The National Weather Service in Memphis has laid out expectations for a clear shift from the brisk cold to milder temperatures as the city transitions into the new year. According to the National Weather Service latest update, Memphis residents can look forward to a sunny day with highs barely pushing past the freezing mark, eventually topping out around 38 degrees - a gentle nudge compared to the frosty 25 degrees observed at 3:54 am CST.
Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 30 degrees. A light southwest wind near 5 mph will keep conditions calm. Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 51, offering a nice break from the recent cold. Wednesday night will stay mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to around 35 degrees, as obtained by the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead to New Year’s Day, expect sunny skies and warmer temperatures near 56 degrees, with light southwest winds continuing. The clear weather won’t last, though. Clouds will move in Thursday night, and by Friday, showers are likely—especially in the afternoon—with a 60% chance of rain, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The weekend forecast looks good. Showers should taper off by Friday night, with rain chances dropping to about 30% before midnight. After that, conditions turn mostly sunny. Daytime highs will stay in the 50s, with nighttime lows in the mid-30s to low-40s. Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny, making for a pleasant end to the weekend.
