Tennessee greets the morning under low clouds, warm air, and pockets of lingering fog across the Mid-South.
Patchy fog forms early around Memphis, briefly softening visibility on neighborhood roads and river crossings. Conditions improve steadily by mid-morning as clouds thin and sunshine breaks through. Drivers should stay alert early, especially near low-lying areas and shaded roadways.
Once fog lifts, the warmth becomes impossible to miss. Afternoon temperatures climb into the upper 70s, creating a springlike feel in the heart of December. Light southwest winds keep the air mild, and travel conditions remain favorable through the day.
Christmas Day stays quiet and unusually warm. Skies turn mostly sunny, with highs again near 77 degrees. Holiday travel across Shelby County and surrounding highways should remain smooth, with dry pavement and good visibility.
That warm pattern holds through Friday and Saturday. Afternoon highs remain in the mid-to-upper 70s, offering ideal weather for post-Christmas errands and returns. For now, winter coats stay parked by the door.
However, meteorologists are tracking a pattern shift. By Sunday, moisture increases ahead of a changing system. Showers become possible by afternoon, and clouds thicken quickly. While rainfall amounts appear limited, wet roads may complicate late-day travel.
More importantly, colder air follows close behind. Temperatures drop sharply Sunday night, falling into the upper 20s by early Monday. That rapid cool-down raises concerns for frost and potential black ice, especially if moisture lingers after sunset.
This warm-to-cold swing is classic late-December behavior. Conditions may change faster than expected as winter reasserts itself.
Plan extra time if traveling late Sunday or early Monday. Keep an eye on bridges, ramps, and shaded roads.
💬 Are you traveling after Christmas? How warm does it feel where you are today?
📆 Five-Day Outlook — Memphis, TN
- Today: Patchy fog early, then partly sunny. High 77°F
- Christmas Day: Mostly sunny and warm. High 77°F
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Low 62°F
- Friday: Partly sunny. High 76°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny. High 76°F
- Sunday: Chance of showers. High 68°F, colder late
