The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a forecast highlighting a stretch of chilly days ahead, with widespread frost expected to be a recurring theme over the next week, starting from today. Residents waking up to overcast skies and temperatures hovering around 37°F this morning can anticipate frost mainly before 8 a.m., with gradual clearing expected as the day progresses leading to a high near 46°F; the calm north wind around 5 mph will likely reinforce the bite of the cold.
Looking ahead, the frost will make another widespread appearance tonight after 10 p.m., under mostly clear skies and a descending temperature to a low around 29°F, the light breeze transitioning to a calm as the night deepens, the conditions conducive to the picturesque but biting frost are reflective of the winter's onset—and for those yearning for more warmth, the north wind will remain around 5 mph becoming calm as the night deepens. Tomorrow ushers in a sunny high climbing up to around 50°F after the morning frost dissipates, with light winds making a shift to west northwest at 5 to 10 mph during the morning hours.
The National Weather Service predicts the temperatures will drop once again tomorrow night, with the low around 24°F and a consistent north northeast wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph. The days to follow offer little reprieve from the cold; despite sunny skies on Tuesday with a high near 40°F and calm winds, and a slightly warmer Wednesday with a high near 53°F and a southwest wind around 10 mph, the nights are set to plunge back into frigidity, showcasing lows that flirt with the freezing mark.
While the mid-week might provide a brief hiatus from the frost, Wednesday night brings a 30 percent chance of showers after midnight—a mostly cloudy sky sheltering a low of around 39°F—as the southwesterly breeze shifts to north northwest after midnight. The forecast, straight forward as it may seem, is liable to change, and those in Memphis and the surrounding areas are encouraged to stay updated through the NWS website to adjust their plans and wardrobes accordingly; comfort can be found however, in the reliable presence of the sun during daytime hours through to the weekend, with the skies clearing up for sunny rises even as the nocturnal numbers hint at the winter's encroachment with low temps.
