Memphis, TN – The air feels calm but brisk across the Mid-South this morning as the sun pushes through thin clouds over the Mississippi River. Temperatures are climbing toward the mid-50s today, giving residents one more stretch of mild December weather before another cool-down arrives by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, today will bring partly sunny skies and highs near 55°F, with winds gusting up to 25 mph from the southwest. Skies clear tonight, and temperatures will dip into the low 30s before a sunny Thursday keeps highs near the upper 40s.
The mild, breezy pattern continues into Friday — the warmest day of the week — with highs near 58°F before clouds return Saturday. Meteorologists say a weak system could bring a 20% chance of light showers late Saturday night, marking the start of a colder, more unsettled stretch heading into mid-December.
By Sunday, highs will only reach the mid-30s to low 40s across the Memphis metro, with lows plunging into the 20s. The early signs of a winter shift are clear, as long-range models suggest a stronger Arctic front could arrive next week, bringing widespread chill and possible early frost into parts of the Mid-South.
5-Day Outlook (Dec 10–Dec 14):
- Today (Wed): Partly sunny, high 55°F, gusts near 25 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 48°F, calm winds.
- Friday: Sunny, high 58°F, low 32°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny early, chance of rain late, high 49°F.
- Sunday: Cold and clear, high 35°F, low near 22°F.
