Deep South Cold Blast to Hit Alabama as Teens Expected Monday Morning, Followed by Major Warmup Before Christmas
ALABAMA — Deep South Faces Bitter Arctic Cold Monday, Then a Sudden Warm Shift Before Christmas, Residents across Alabama and the broader Deep South are preparing for a sharp blast of Arctic air early next week, with temperatures dropping into the teens in parts of North Alabama by Monday morning, December 15.
This early-season cold surge will deliver some of the lowest temperatures so far this winter, but longer-range patterns suggest the Deep South may warm dramatically heading into Christmas week.
New temperature anomaly maps highlight the dramatic contrast:
- Much colder than normal air dominates the Deep South early next week.
- Above-average warmth spreads across the South by December 22–26.
Very Cold Air Arrives Sunday Night Into Monday Morning
The first major impact comes early next week as colder air rushes southward.
Expected Conditions in Alabama (December 14–15):
- North Alabama dropping into the mid-teens Monday morning
- Widespread freezing temperatures across central and southern areas
- Wind chills making it feel even colder
- Frost and freeze conditions impacting early-morning travel and livestock care
The temperature anomaly map for Monday, December 15 shows a broad area of colder-than-normal air stretching from the Midwest through the Southeast, with Alabama fully included in the coldest zone.
This surge of cold air may be especially noticeable because it follows a period of mild conditions earlier in the month.
Pattern Flip Expected Before Christmas: Warming Trend Takes Over
Although early next week looks extremely cold, a major pattern shift appears likely heading toward Christmas week.
Between December 22–26, temperature outlooks show:
- Widespread above-average warmth spreading across the Deep South
- A shift away from Arctic air, allowing temperatures to rebound
- Increasing chances for milder, more comfortable weather around the holidays
The temperature anomaly map for Wednesday, December 24 clearly shows Alabama — along with much of the eastern U.S. — turning significantly warmer than normal.
This reversal marks a dramatic flip from the sharp cold arriving early next week.
Why Long-Range Christmas Forecasts Remain Uncertain
Though many residents are asking about Christmas Day weather, it is still too early for reliable, specific details.
However, pattern signals provide useful insights:
- Predicting exact conditions beyond 7–10 days is not reliable
- Broader patterns become more predictable, allowing general trends
- Current trends favor warmer than normal conditions for Alabama just before Christmas
This means that while early next week will feel bitterly cold, the Deep South is unlikely to stay frozen through the holiday period.
Deep South Residents Should Prepare for Temperature Whiplash
With a major cold outbreak followed by a strong warm surge, Alabama residents may experience “weather whiplash” over the next two weeks.
What to Expect:
- Very cold mornings early next week, especially December 15
- Teens possible in northern Alabama
- Freezing temperatures statewide Sunday night into Monday
- A quick transition to warmer-than-normal weather heading toward December 22–26
Farmers, travelers, and families preparing for holiday events should monitor updated forecasts as the temperature pattern shifts.
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