Memphis, Tennessee – Tennessee wakes up to mild air and damp pavement as Winter loosens its grip, at least for now. Jackets feel optional early, but changing Weather conditions could complicate travel as the week unfolds. School buses and morning commuters share the roads again, making extra caution important during the first full school week of 2026.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, temperatures climb well above normal through Wednesday, peaking near 70 degrees Thursday. Clouds increase late Wednesday, followed by widespread rain chances Thursday and Thursday night. Winds strengthen from the south, occasionally gusting over 25 mph, especially during heavier showers.
Across West Tennessee, the warmth feels more like early spring than January. Memphis, Germantown, Bartlett, and Collierville all see dry conditions through Wednesday, though roads may stay slick early where moisture lingers. By Thursday morning, showers spread in from Arkansas, lowering visibility on I-40, I-55, and surface streets during peak drive times.
Rain continues into Friday, though coverage becomes more scattered. While no Snow or Freeze is expected locally, drivers should remain alert for ponding on roads and sudden slowdowns. After sunset later in the week, temperatures fall fast enough for cooler nights, hinting at a more typical winter pattern returning for the weekend.
For now, enjoy the warmth, but plan ahead. Keep rain gear handy, allow extra travel time Thursday, and remind kids to watch for wet crosswalks. More advisories may be issued as the rain timeline sharpens. How warm did it feel in your neighborhood today?
Five Day Outlook for Memphis, Tennessee
- Today: Gradual clearing, breezy at times, high near 69
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, high near 65
- Thursday: Showers likely, windy, high near 70
- Friday: Chance of showers, cooler late, high near 68
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, high near 52
