Spring-Like Warmth

Our second year in a row with temps well above average for Christmas. We are seeing a mix of sun and clouds today through Central Alabama, North Alabama is seeing more clouds than sun, while South Alabama is basking in full sunshine.

For our temperatures, we are all 10-15 degrees above normal this afternoon as upper 60s and lower 70s are widespread.

FOR TONIGHT: Santa will have no travel troubles tonight in the Southeast as mainly clear and mild conditions will greet him. In fact Santa may be wearing shorts this year as temps are going to be in the mid to upper 50s, compared to how cold it can be this time of year. Forecast model output below shows Birmingham could be at 60° at 6AM in the morning.

There could be a few areas of fog again after midnight, but once again, no significant weather issues.

CHRISTMAS DAY: An upper-level ridge will intensify across the the Southeast and that will allow for spring-like warmth and near record warmth again. The warmest Christmas Day for Birmingham occurred last year when we hit 77°. I don’t think we will see that, but we won’t be far from it as mid 70s are certainly expected for most of us, but it will definitely be one of the warmest Christmases on record. Forecast model output below shows forecast temps at 2PM Sunday afternoon.

Some spots across South Alabama may make a run at the 80° mark. At this time, it looks as though much of the day will feature plenty of sunshine, and perhaps one of the most beautiful Christmas Days we have seen. Rain is not expected, but an isolated shower may be possible late tomorrow night.

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