Curled frost flower made of thin ice ribbons forming around a plant stem.

Last Freeze and Last Frost in Alabama

Feb 27, 2026

Each spring, the same question comes up across Alabama: When is it safe to plant? Whether you are a farmer, a home gardener, or just ready to refresh your landscape, timing matters. Plant too early, and a late cold snap could damage new growth. Plant...

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Alabama Climate Summary: 2025 in Review

Feb 19, 2026

Alabama’s climate in 2025 followed patterns that many residents know well. The year featured a mix of wet and dry periods, including the wettest May on record, record-setting snowfall during the January 20th–22nd Gulf Coast blizzard, and a return...

Dr. Lee Ellenburg (Alabama State Climatologist) at his office desk at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

The Alabama Office of the State Climatologist (AOSC) Welcomes Dr. Lee Ellenburg as Alabama’s Newest State Climatologist

Feb 03, 2026

Dr. Lee Ellenburg in his office at the UAH Earth System Science Center. Michael Mercier | UAH Alabama is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, often called “America’s Amazon” for its wide range of landscapes, ecos...