MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A quiet, mild start across the Mid-South this morning hides a fast-approaching weather shift. Skies are clear, the air calm, and the temperature near 50°F—ideal for early commuters and morning joggers. But by the weekend, a sharp cold front will slice through the region, dropping temperatures by more than 20 degrees and signaling the first real taste of winter air this November.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, sunshine continues today with highs near 74°F, then climbs slightly warmer Friday before the pattern flips. A few light showers or isolated storms may pop Friday morning along I-40, but widespread rain isn’t expected. Behind the weak front, winds turn brisk from the northwest Saturday, sending cooler air across Shelby, DeSoto, and Crittenden counties.
Saturday remains comfortable—mid-70s under partly sunny skies—but colder air quickly deepens by evening. By Sunday morning, the mercury plunges into the low 30s, and rural spots north of the city could flirt with freezing temperatures for the first time this fall. Winds gusting to 30 mph will make it feel even colder through the day.
Residents planning outdoor sports, fall festivals, or early Veterans Day observances should bundle up and secure lightweight decorations before the wind shift. Gardeners are urged to cover sensitive plants and bring potted flowers inside before Sunday night’s frost.
Looking ahead, the early-week pattern stays dry but cool, with highs near 50°F Monday. Models hint at a brief rebound midweek, but another cold shot could follow closer to Thanksgiving, hinting that winter’s edge is getting ready to settle across the Mid-South.
Five-Day Forecast for Memphis, TN:
Thu: 74/59 – Sunny; light southeast breeze.
Fri: 76/55 – Isolated showers; turning breezy, warm.
Sat: 74/46 – Partly sunny; cooler by late day.
Sun: 52/30 – Mostly sunny; brisk winds, first freeze risk.
Mon: 47/31 – Clear and cold; crisp morning chill lingers.
