Memphis' weather forecast offers a drab tinge to an otherwise festive week ahead. According to the NWS Memphis, locals can expect a slight chance of drizzle later this afternoon, under mostly cloudy skies with highs teetering into the low 60s. The wind, hailing from the south southeast, will hover around a mild 5 to 10 miles per hour. But if you were hoping for a crisp winter chill to match the holiday cheer, you might be disappointed. The dewpoint stands at a stark 18°F, while visibility remains unchallenged at 10 miles.
As the night draws in, the chance for drizzle persists after 4 a.m., with the temperature expected to climb to about 63 degrees. The south-southwest winds should maintain a steady pace near 10 mph. Looking ahead to Christmas Day, the forecast promises warmer temperatures, with a high near 73 and a continuation of the south southwest wind, sailing between 10 to 15 mph. However, the celebration seems to be spared from the showers predicted for late in the week – a semblance of merry tidings in an otherwise gloomy outlook.
Come Tuesday, drizzle is more than a possibility; it's likely, especially before breakfast time and leading into a cloudy noon. Memphis residents can expect a high around 69 degrees, with those now-familiar south-southwest winds. The chance of precipitation is pegged at 70%, albeit with less significant accumulation anticipated. The day's forecast details come courtesy of the National Weather Service.
The rest of the week straddles between cloud cover and hopeful peeks of sunshine. Wednesday rolls in with a meager 20 percent chance of showers, before graciously conceding to the possibility of a mostly sunny afternoon – highs are slated to reach an almost balmy 72 degrees. As the weekend approaches, partly sunny skies will govern the days, touching another high of around 73, yet the nights hint at a return to cooler air, with lows dipping to the upper 50s. The play of clouds against clear skies sets the stage for a typical Memphis winter tableau.
