Memphis could see its first snow of the winter season. See the weather forecast, how much to expect.
Look out for snow this week, Midsouth!
According to the National Weather Service's forecast, Memphis could see a 30%-50% chance of snow showers on Friday between 5 and 8 a.m. Even though this will be only a dusting, it could still be the first official snow of the season.
During this period of potential snow, the temperatures will reach into the low 30s with the wind chill reaching as low as 23 degrees. Rain showers could turn to snow beginning Thursday night and continuing through through 8 a.m. Friday before turning back to rain lasting until the evening. The NWS predicts about 0.01 inches of rain between 5 a.m. and noon. There will be medium cloud coverage in the morning and high in the evening with the pickup in rain intensity.
Winter is making its appearance across the Mid-South today. Chilly and cloudy conditions are in store today, rain chances return and perhaps a few flurries tonight. #arwx #mowx #mswx #tnwx pic.twitter.com/6Q6SYLXt2t
— NWS Memphis (@NWSMemphis) December 28, 2023
"Skies are cloudy in northeast Arkansas and the Missouri boot-heel, with mostly clear skies in the Mid-South." says the NWS forecast discussion. "A weak surface trough will move into the region, causing dry weather with chilly temperatures in the 40s. Several rain or snow showers are possible, mainly over West Tennessee. Temperatures will remain below normal with highs in the 40s. Over the weekend, an upper-level ridge will build, causing dry weather with moderate temperatures."
Here's the weather for the next few days.
Memphis 3-day weather forecast
Thursday: There will be high cloud coverage with highs in the low 40s. There will be considerable cloud coverage for the majority of the day. A chance of rain and snow showers overnight. Lows will be in the low 30s.
Friday: The NWS predicts slight chances of snow and rain showers in the morning. From about midday to the evening, it changes to a 30-50% chance of rain. Temperature-wise, Friday is similar to Thursday with highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.
Saturday: The highs will be in the upper 40s with lows in the low 30s. The sun will be out thanks to the low cloud coverage, and there is no prediction for rain or snow.
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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis weather: Flurries, chance of first snow of winter season
