Birmingham’s Warming Stations Open Amid Deep Freeze

Warming Stations Open Amid Deep Freeze

Birmingham, AL — January 31, 2026 — Warming stations in Birmingham are open as the city faces an extreme cold warning with wind chills below 0°F. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning from midnight to noon Sunday and a wind advisory from 2 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, with sustained winds of 15 mph to 25 mph and gusts of up to 40 mph expected. Snow flurries are possible overnight, mostly between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. Residents are advised to seek shelter and exercise caution during this period of severe weather.

Upcoming Events in Birmingham

• 55th Annual World of Wheels
  January 30 – February 1, 2026
  BJCC Exhibition Halls
  A showcase of antique cars, muscle cars, custom imports, and motorcycles.
• Bad Movie Marathon
  January 30 – February 1, 2026
  Sidewalk Film Center & Cinema
  A marathon of cult classic films, with proceeds supporting the center’s education and outreach programs.
• Community Seed Swap
  January 31, 2026
  Birmingham Botanical Gardens
  A free event for exchanging heirloom seeds and gardening tips.

Weather Forecast

Tonight: Scattered Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy, 12°F, NW 5 to 10 mph, Precip: 38%

Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 29°F, SW 5 to 10 mph, Precip: 4%

Sunday Night: Snow Likely, 19°F, SSW 10 mph, Precip: 61%

Monday: Mostly Cloudy, 30°F, W 10 mph, Precip: 11%

Monday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 16°F, NW 5 mph, Precip: 3%

Tuesday: Partly Sunny, 25°F, NNW 10 mph, Precip: 8%

Sources

• Warming Stations Open as Birmingham Settles in for a Deep Freeze
• 13 Birmingham Events & Happenings: January 2026
• City of Birmingham Official Website