MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Streetlights shimmer over damp leaves and light mist this morning as the Mid-South wakes to one of its final warm spells before winter’s chill. By late weekend, that pleasant air fades fast—ushering in the coldest conditions so far this fall and a likely frost across much of the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, mild south winds will keep highs in the mid-70s through Saturday, with plenty of sunshine and low humidity. It’s ideal weather for outdoor plans—from college football tailgates to early holiday decorating—but a powerful cold front diving south from the Plains will change the tone by Sunday. Behind the front, winds will turn brisk out of the northwest, dropping temperatures by nearly 30 degrees between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.
By early Monday, widespread lows in the upper 20s to near 30°F are expected across Shelby, Fayette, and Crittenden counties, with frost likely extending into rural Mississippi and eastern Arkansas. Forecasters say this could be the season’s first freeze for many suburban and outlying areas, effectively ending the growing season across the Mid-South.
Drivers should prepare for crisp, clear mornings and the first use of defrosters this season. Gardeners and homeowners are urged to protect plants, outdoor faucets, and irrigation systems ahead of Monday’s cold blast.
Veterans Day looks bright but brisk, with highs near 54°F—perfect for parades, though chilly in the shade. Beyond that, another warming trend takes hold midweek, but models hint at another Arctic shot before Thanksgiving. For now, the weekend belongs to sunshine, and Monday morning will belong to winter’s first real handshake.
Five-Day Forecast for Memphis, TN:
Fri: 74/52 – Partly sunny; brief shower chance early.
Sat: 75/47 – Sunny, warm; light south breeze.
Sun: 53/29 – Mostly sunny; breezy, colder late.
Mon: 44/29 – Sunny; widespread frost early.
Tue: 54/32 – Bright, crisp; cool Veterans Day.
