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Memphis Wakes Up Freezing, Then Fast-Tracks To A Sunny Thaw

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Published on February 07, 2026
Memphis Wakes Up Freezing, Then Fast-Tracks To A Sunny ThawSource: Thomas R Machnitzki, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Memphis got a sharp wake-up call early Saturday, February 7, 2026, with clear skies and a near-freezing reading of about 32°F at Memphis International Airport as high pressure settled in overhead. The trade-off for that frosty start: mostly sunny skies and a quick climb into the upper 40s this afternoon, offering a brief but welcome thaw before temperatures slip back down again tonight.

Saturday Snapshot

Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 47°F and a light north-northeast breeze around 5 mph. By tonight, skies stay mostly clear and temperatures drop back to around 31°F, so it will be another cold one. For the full breakdown, including hour-by-hour details, check the National Weather Service Memphis.

Commuter Alert

Mornings through Sunday will hover near or below freezing, which means any melting from recent snow, sleet or ice can refreeze on bridges, overpasses and shaded neighborhood streets. The result: isolated slick spots that may catch early drivers off guard. Before you hit the road, you can check conditions and live traffic cameras via Tennessee 511.

Warm-Up and Next Week

Warmer air starts to nudge in Sunday and Monday, with highs near 59°F on Sunday and around 67°F on Monday. After that brief taste of spring, spotty and generally light rain chances return by Tuesday afternoon and continue into Tuesday night. For updates on timing and any changes, follow the latest from the National Weather Service Memphis.