We are monitoring the potential for winter weather next week. What is certain is that we will see bitterly cold temperatures (as low as 15 degrees) and wind chills (as low as 5 degrees). What is uncertain is two potential scenarios. Scenario 1 (4 in 10 chance) would be a low pressure develops in the Gulf with accumulating wintry precipitation across Central Alabama. In Scenario 2 (6 in 10 chance) would be a low pressure doesn't develop, and it would just be cold and dry across Central Alabama. What you can do now is monitor the forecast closely, and prepare people, pets, pipes, and plants for cold temperatures.