MEMPHIS, TN – A crisp, gray morning greets the Mid-South today, but colder and wetter changes are on the way as December begins. The calm before the weather shift won’t last long — a cold rain and possible freezing mix could make for hazardous travel late Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, showers develop Monday afternoon, becoming steady through the evening. As temperatures fall toward the freezing mark near 32°F, patchy freezing rain or sleet may form — especially across elevated bridges, overpasses, and rural highways west of I-40. Even a light glaze could cause slippery spots into early Tuesday.
Commuters should plan for wet pavement and reduced visibility, particularly during the Monday evening drive. Winds turn northeast between 5–10 mph, keeping conditions brisk through Tuesday morning before drier air takes over.
By Tuesday, sunshine returns with highs in the upper 30s, but the cold persists — lows dip into the mid-20s. The chill lingers through midweek, reminding residents that winter’s first real push is underway. Another weak front could bring light showers again Friday, though no major system appears on the horizon yet.
Five-Day Outlook (Memphis Area)
- Monday: Showers, high 39°F, chance of freezing rain late.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 39°F, low 26°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 48°F, calm winds.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 41°F.
- Friday: Chance of showers, high near 45°F.
