City monitoring potential wintry weather, encourages residents to be prepared
Published on January 23, 2026
The City of Huntsville is continuing to monitor winter weather conditions in coordination with the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and regional partners.
Warming shelters
In addition to monitoring conditions, the City’s continuum of care partners will open warming centers on Saturday.
- Community Warming Center – The Livin’ Room (2820 Governors Drive SW): Open Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m., to Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 9 a.m. Call 256-427-5400 or email rvealeby@nativity-hsv.org
- First Stop (206 Stokes St.): Open Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 9 a.m. Call 256-533-3391
- Downtown Rescue Mission (1400 Evangel Drive NW): Open 24/7. Call 256-536-2441
- Salvation Army (305 Seminole Drive SW): Open Monday-Sunday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Call 256-536-9147
Volunteers are needed to assist with hospitality, meal service and general support throughout the weekend. Shifts are available from Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. Register at the volunteer link.
Winter weather briefings and updates
The City will notify local media on weather briefings and post updates to its social media channels. No weather briefings are currently schedule.
To help residents stay informed, the City has activated its winter weather communications webpage:
- Residents are encouraged to sign up for City Alerts to receive updates by text or email
- The Winter Weather Alerts webpage serves as a one-stop location for information during any winter weather event
- For real-time road closures, road conditions, and public safety updates, follow the Huntsville Police Department and the City of Huntsville on X and Facebook
As a reminder, if a road is closed, it is illegal to bypass a barrier. Elevated roadways – such as overpasses on Memorial Parkway or the Interstate 565/Memorial Parkway interchange – are typically the first roads affected by winter weather.