A slow warming trend continues today
Many locations should reach the middle 40s Thursday afternoon
Christopher Mathis
Action 8 Weather Authority Meteorologist Christopher Mathis brings you the forecast on Action 8 News Rising from 4:30-7AM weekday mornings. He joined WAKA in May 2024.
Chris is returning to his home state of Alabama, after spending more than twenty years forecasting the weather in Mississippi. A native of Jackson County in Northeast Alabama, Chris developed a strong interest in the weather, and a love for television, at an early age.
Chris is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama and makes the Crimson Tide a top priority during football and basketball seasons. He also enjoys traveling to scenic locations all across America when there’s time off from work.
Chris holds the National Weather Association’s Seal Of Approval, and is recognized as a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society.
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More unusually cold nights are coming this week
Melted snow could result in icy patches, especially on bridges and overpasses
Accumulating snow for many locations today
Heaviest snow amounts are expected in South Alabama
Frigid cold air has moved in, and now we wait for the moisture to arrive
Heaviest snowfall totals should occur south of Montgomery on Tuesday
Rain will arrive soon, followed by frigid cold
We don't expect to climb out of the 30s on the MLK holiday Monday
The upcoming weekend: One day wet, one day cold
Rain Saturday will be followed by a major temperature drop on Sunday
Milder temperatures are coming before wet weather returns
Widespread rain is expected for late Friday night and Saturday
Dry weather is expected through Thursday
Another rainy system will arrive by the end of this week
Rain is moving out
Dry weather should return for several days, beginning Monday afternoon
Wintry excitement is winding down
Only some cold rain is expected for the remainder of today
