Memphis is starting Friday with temperatures in the upper 20s to middle 30s under clear skies, with heavy frost expected Saturday morning. Friday will be sunny, but the chilly pattern is sticking around through the weekend before a slow warmup arrives next week.
Frost First, Then A Bright Friday
Friday will be sunny with a high near 52 degrees. Northwest winds around 10 knots, with gusts around 18 knots, could make the day feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
Friday night will turn clear and colder, with Memphis dropping to around 32 degrees. The National Weather Service in Memphis expects an areawide freeze and heavy frost across the broader Mid-South by Saturday morning, with some outlying areas potentially reaching the upper 20s.
Sunny Weekend Brings A Hard Morning Chill
Saturday will be sunny with a high near 52, but the morning could be the coldest of the season so far. Sunday will be mostly sunny and a little milder, reaching about 55 degrees, while overnight lows remain in the 30s.
The freeze threat is a sharper update to the earlier Hoodline forecast. Residents with sensitive plants should cover them or move them indoors before Friday evening, and early risers should plan on icy-looking windshields even though no wintry precipitation is expected.
Dry Stretch Sets Up A Gradual Warmup
Mostly sunny weather returns Monday with a high near 56, followed by 61 degrees Tuesday and 64 Wednesday; highs could approach 70 degrees in a few locations toward the end of next week. Rain chances stay near zero through most of the period, making this a long dry stretch for Memphis and the surrounding region.
The dry forecast may worsen ongoing drought conditions, according to the National Weather Service discussion, but for daily plans the outlook is simple: bundle up for the mornings, enjoy bright afternoons and keep the heavier coat nearby until next week.
