Residents of Memphis should brace for an eclectic mix of weather conditions, starting with fair skies today and advancing to potential snow showers by tomorrow night. The day breaks with temperatures hovering at 32°F and calm winds that are expected to shift east, reaching speeds of about 5 mph later in the morning, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS reports an increase in cloud cover, with the mercury climbing to a comfortable high near 46°. However, conditions will take a damp turn tonight, as a 80% chance of showers is predicted to bring precipitation amounts to less than a tenth of an inch. Winds from the east southeast will pick up, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow's forecast signals more turbulent weather on the horizon, with showers and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures are projected to rise to a high near 60°, and the wind will come from the south southeast at 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to as high as 30 mph. Rainfall could accumulate between a half and three quarters of an inch, as the NWS cautions.
The likelihood of precipitation remains high at 60% for tomorrow night, transitioning into a slight chance of snow showers after 3 a.m., though little to no snow accumulation is anticipated. A strong southwest wind will shift northwest after midnight, with gusts potentially hitting the 30 mph mark. As the workweek begins, the forecast promises mostly cloudy skies and a high near 33°, with north-northwest winds still gusting vigorously.
Memphians can expect a slight reprieve in weather volatility by midweek, as temperatures stabilize around the low 30s under mostly sunny to sunny skies, accompanied by lighter winds. Looking ahead, temperatures will linger in the mid-30s with variable cloud cover through to the latter part of the week, ensuring the need for residents to stay layered and prepared for frequent weather shifts.
