Here's how to get through the coming Arctic blast here in Huntsville

spring in huntsville — Some Arctic weather is expected, along with some rain and ice, in the next few days. (Hville Blast)

Temperatures are about to get downright freezing for a sustained period of time here in the Tennessee Valley, and while we aren’t expecting anything like the winter storm we experienced here this time last year, we are going to be hit with an Arctic blast that requires some preparation.

Here are a few tips and resources to surviving the upcoming cold front:

The weather forecast for the next few days is COLD!

Arctic — We may not see the snow we saw this time last year, but temperatures will be even lower. (Michael Seale / Hville Blast)

Here’s what the temperatures are looking like as we head into January, according to The Weather Channel:

Jan. 3: 🌤️ 45°/24°, 6% 💧
Jan. 4: ☀️ 44°/31°, 2% 💧
Jan. 5: 🌧️ 49°/42°, 47% 💧
Jan. 6: 🌥️ 45°/27°, 60% 💧
Jan. 7: 🌤️ 37°/23°, 15% 💧
Jan. 8: 🌤️ 35°/23°, 6% 💧
Jan. 9: 🌤️ 38°/25°, 14% 💧
Jan. 10: 🌤️ 34°/19°, 4% 💧
Jan. 11: 🌤️32°/19°, 4% 💧
Jan 12: 💨 37°/27°, 24% 💧
Jan. 13: 🌤️ 38°/25°, 24% 💧

Keep yourself and your home safe and warm

fire wood on fireplace — Photo by Hayden Scott on Unsplash

While cold weather is often welcomed here in North Alabama after a long and hot summer, freezing temperatures the ones we are expecting during this Arctic blast can be dangerous.

Here are a few tips for keeping safe and warm for the next several days:

Dress warmly with layers limiting skin exposure and limit time outside.
Keep your gas tank over half full and notify family if you are traveling.
Slow drip faucets, use caution with indoor heaters and check heating vents for ice buildup.
Cover outdoor faucets and wrap any exposed pipes to lower your chance of pipes bursting.

Looking for a safe space to escape the cold? Here are warming centers in Huntsville:

Downtown Rescue Mission
- Location: 1400 Evangel Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
- Contact: 256-536-2441
- Website
Salvation Army
- Location: 305 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Contact: 256-536-9147
- Website

Decatur
- Location: Hands Across Decatur, 1027 5th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
- Contact: 256-616-8210
- Website

Make sure your pets are safe during this Arctic front

Not only is it important to keep yourself and your kiddos warm during freezing weather, but don’t forget your four-legged family members.

The National Weather Service has some practical tips to keep your furry friend safe:

Check your pet’s food and water, making sure the water doesn’t freeze.
Don’t leave your pet in a car alone when it’s cold.
Never let your pet off its leash when there is snow or ice. Keep walks to a minimum.
Wipe off your pet’s legs, stomach and paws after a walk outside. Be sure there isn’t any salt, antifreeze, snow or ice on your furry friend.

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