Memphis, TN – Damp winds and lowering clouds will signal the next weather change across the Mid-South this weekend as a moisture-laden front approaches from the west. By Saturday afternoon, light rain will spread across the region, setting up a wet evening for anyone traveling home from Thanksgiving gatherings.
According to the National Weather Service, the front will push into the Memphis area late Saturday, bringing an 80–90% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms through Saturday night. Temperatures will hover near 48°F, then fall into the mid-30s by early Sunday as cooler air filters in. Drivers heading along I-40 or I-55 should expect slick roads, reduced visibility, and slower traffic through late Saturday night.
Sunday will bring a noticeable chill behind the front, with highs only in the lower 40s and gusty northwest winds making it feel colder. A December cold snap is on the horizon, with models showing below-normal temperatures likely across Tennessee and much of the eastern U.S. through next week. The air mass could deliver frost and potential freeze conditions early next week as lows dip into the 20s.
Meteorologists say this pattern marks an early “Winter Tease” for the Mid-South — a reminder to prepare homes and vehicles for the shift toward colder, wetter days. Keep jackets and umbrellas handy through Sunday, and plan extra travel time as the front moves through.
Five-Day Outlook (Memphis, TN)
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 48°F.
Saturday: Rain likely, high 48°F, low 35°F.
Sunday: Chance of showers early, high 42°F.
Monday: Colder, partly cloudy, high 38°F.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 48°F.
