It's not expected to be a big deal. Nothing to cause issues while driving or sending schools into announcements of closings.

But according to the National Weather Service forecast office in Huntsville, it might snow this weekend in north Alabama. Maybe. And not much if it does.

However, if you see a few white flakes falling on Sunday morning, that's probably what it is.

Here's the deal: A cold front is expected to move across north Alabama on Saturday with rain and possibly a few strong thunderstorms that may produce gusty winds, small hail and frequent lightning.

And here's where the prospect of snow comes in, per the weather service:

"Lingering light rain may briefly mix with snow on Sunday morning as a very cold airmass spreads across the region in wake of the (cold) front. Any precipitation that occurs during this time period will be light with little to no impact to travel expected."

So there you go - the first forecast of the winter in north Alabama that included the S-word.