A frosty calm hangs over the Mid-South this morning as Memphis wakes to 33°F under overcast skies. The city’s still air and damp chill mark a quiet start to what will become a warmer, breezier stretch by midweek — but with another cold swing waiting just beyond it.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, skies will gradually clear with highs climbing near 49°F today and 56°F by Wednesday. Southwesterly breezes up to 15 mph will help lift daytime temperatures, but expect that warmth to fade late in the week as cooler air filters back into the region.
By Thursday, highs will hover near 50°F, followed by a drop into the mid-30s overnight. Friday looks sunny and mild again, topping out near 57°F, but the pattern turns colder through the weekend as another Arctic front dives south. That shift could trigger frost formation and slippery morning spots on shaded bridges and secondary roads — especially where moisture lingers.
Meteorologists are watching a larger system across the Midwest and Great Lakes that will drive colder air between December 11–17, likely bringing snow to northern states and reinforcing the chill across the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. Residents should use this mild spell to prepare heating systems and protect outdoor pipes before the next cold surge arrives.
Five-Day Snapshot (Memphis, TN):
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 56°F.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 50°F, low 40°F.
Friday: Sunny, high 57°F.
Saturday: 20% chance of showers, high 46°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 47°F.
