The city of Memphis is bracing for a festive weather pattern as the latest forecast from the National Weather Service promises a mostly clear and calm lead-up to Christmas Day. As of the early morning update on December 19, the day is set to be sunny with a peak of 46 degrees Fahrenheit, and a gentle westerly transition to southerly winds shouldn’t be a concern for those last-minute holiday errands.
Tonight, the weather stays on the friendlier side, dipping to a manageable 37 degrees with that same southerly wind pushing slightly stronger at 5 to 10 mph, the weekend ushers in even merrier conditions; Saturday is anticipated to be sunny, with temperatures climbing to a comfortable 61 degrees, and while gusts could reach up to 30 mph, it seems nothing will thwart the holiday cheer in Memphis. The outlook for the next few days continues on a similarly positive note with partly to mostly sunny skies dominating the city's palette.
On Saturday night, there's a slight shift as the clouds roll in, bringing the temperature down to a low of around 41, and winds turning from south southwest to north northeast after midnight, this interplay of elements won't dampen spirits as Sunday maintains a mostly sunny demeanor with the thermometer capped at 54 degrees. And while there is no snow forecast for a white Christmas, the milder temperatures offer a reprieve from any bitter cold snaps.
As the week progresses, Monday and Tuesday carry a 30 percent chance of showers, mostly after noon and midnight respectively; yet, these brief intermissions of rainfall seem to be the only interruption in an otherwise dry and pleasant week, temperatures tiptoe higher, reaching up to 67 degrees on Tuesday—a stark contrast to the chill that one might expect this time of the year. And as families and friends gather, Christmas Day itself is forecast to be partly sunny with a high near 71 degrees, a testament to the warmth of the season in more ways than one.
