THIS AFTERNOON: A band of mid- to high-level clouds is over parts of Central Alabama this afternoon, but the low levels are still dry, and there is no rain on radar.

Temperatures are only in the 40s; the average high today for Birmingham is 54. Tonight will be cold again, with most communities dropping into the 28- to 32-degree range by daybreak tomorrow.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: A calm pattern continues. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high in the low 50s. Clouds will increase a bit Sunday, but the air stays dry and we won’t mention any chance of significant rain, although some drizzle is possible over the northeast tip of the state. The high Sunday will be between 48 and 53 degrees.

NEXT WEEK: A very benign pattern for Alabama. Partly to mostly sunny days and fair nights through the week, with temperatures not far from average for late January and early February. Highs in the 50s Monday, and close to 60 Tuesday through Friday. Lows in the 30s and 40s. No sign of any high-impact weather event for Alabama for the next 10 days.

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