Showers to Enter Alabama This Weekend

Rain is expected to arrive in West Alabama on Saturday night as Daylight Saving Time ends.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Current Conditions

A close-up of a weathered iron fence post in an Alabama meadow during a light evening rainfall. — A cold front is expected to bring widespread showers to Alabama through the weekend, with some areas receiving more than an inch of rain. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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A weather system will bring showers to Alabama starting this weekend. Rain is expected to begin in West Alabama around 7 or 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Why it matters

The incoming weather system will increase rain chances statewide through the weekend with potential rainfall amounts exceeding one inch. Residents should also prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time, which occurs this Sunday.

Meteorologists report daytime highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 40s with east winds at 5 to 10 mph. Weekend rainfall totals may exceed one inch across the state.

The details

A cold front is expected to follow this weekend's moisture, bringing additional rain and potential storms to the region by next Wednesday. The current forecast indicates the wet weather pattern will transition through the area heading into early November.

Rain is expected to begin in West Alabama around 7 or 8 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1, 2026.
A cold front with rain and storms is expected on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Seasonal Patterns

The arrival of fall rain systems is consistent with typical late-October weather patterns in the region. This transition follows the conclusion of Daylight Saving Time, a move regulated by the Uniform Time Act.

Drivers should prepare for potentially hazardous wet road conditions starting Saturday night. Residents are advised to monitor the local forecast for updates regarding the cold front and storm potential expected mid-week.

The takeaway

Prepare for a wetter start to November as a series of fronts move through the state. Ensure all outdoor plans for Halloween and the following week account for shifting conditions and the time change.