Memphis residents, brace yourselves for brisk winds and the possibility of snow showers as we step into the new week. According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, the city is currently under overcast skies with temperatures hovering at 28°F. The cold is accentuated by strong northwestern gusts reaching up to 32 mph, dropping the wind chill to a biting 15°F.
The NWS update this morning laid out a detailed forecast, warning of a 20 percent chance of snow showers overnight. Commuters faced a cloudy sunrise with a low of 27, while blustery conditions continued from the northwest. Looking ahead, Monday doesn't offer much respite, with a high near 34°F but persistent breezy conditions, as north-northwest winds blow at 10 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph.
As the week progresses, temperatures in Memphis will remain relatively steady, with daytime highs lingering in the mid-30s and evening lows dipping into the low-20s. Tomorrow should bring some partial sunshine, contributing a mild uplift in spirit even with the north wind's whisper at around 5 mph. The clear trend continues into Wednesday, boasting full sunshine, yet the thermometer will peter around 32°F even at its peak.
Those with an eye to the skies should prepare for a shift come Thursday, as cloud coverage mounts, leading to a high near 36°F before the evening sets the stage for potential snow showers, detailed at a 30 percent chance after midnight. As Friday dawns, snowfall seems more likely—forecasted at 60 percent prior to noon—setting a wintry tableau with a high again sticking close to 34°F.
Looking towards next weekend, Memphians can anticipate a mix of cloudy skies and partial sun, with daytime highs inching upwards finally to about 39°F by Sunday. Nighttime temperatures grant little variance, with the mercury dancing around the mid-20s. This comes after another bout of potential snow showers on Friday night, though the risk is lower, sitting around 20 percent.
