Alabama Set for Extended January Warmth as Forecast Shows Above-Average Temperatures and No Snow Threat
ALABAMA — Weather data released at the end of December shows Alabama heading into mid-January with unusually mild conditions, continuing a warm pattern across much of the Deep South. Forecast models indicate temperatures well above normal and virtually no chance of measurable snow through at least January 15.
Above-Normal Temperatures Expected Across Alabama
According to the 8–14 Day Temperature Outlook valid January 8–14, Alabama is firmly within the above-normal temperature zone, with high confidence shown across the state. Daytime highs are expected to remain mostly in the 60s, which is several degrees warmer than typical early-January averages.
This warmth extends beyond Alabama into neighboring Deep South states, but Alabama shows the strongest and most consistent signal for sustained mild conditions.
Snow Chances Remain Near Zero Through Mid-January
In addition to the temperature outlook, long-range ensemble guidance shows no measurable snow threat for Alabama through at least January 15. The probability map for 1 inch of snow or greater places Alabama in the lowest risk category, with chances effectively at zero.
Colder air and higher snow probabilities remain confined well north of the region, primarily across the Midwest, Great Lakes, and interior Northeast.
Why Winter Weather Is Being Suppressed
The pattern responsible for this setup features:
- A strong upper-level ridge over the Southeast
- Milder Gulf air dominating the region
- Storm tracks staying well north of Alabama
As a result, cold air intrusions capable of producing winter weather are unable to reach the Deep South during this period.
Winter Isn’t Over — But the Start Will Be Mild
While January will begin on a warm note, forecasters caution that winter is far from finished. Pattern changes later in the season could still bring colder air southward, but there is no indication of that shift in the current outlook window.
For now, residents across Alabama can expect spring-like afternoons, cool nights, and quiet weather as the new year begins.
Stay with WaldronNews.com for continued updates as new forecasts are released and winter weather patterns evolve across the region.