Category: holiday

Wake lows… and how low will they (temps) go?

November 25, 2025

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Erik Proseus

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holiday, Thanksgiving, wake low, weather 101

A fairly unusual weather event happened last night in the metro. And we look ahead to the Holiday weekend forecast.
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Weekend forecast and a look at Christmas weather past and present

December 18, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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Christmas, Daily Memphian, forecast discussion, holiday

A warm, wet pattern gives way to temperatures more typical for December. Plus, a look at Christmas weather historically.
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Thanksgiving week weather, locally and across the country

November 24, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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holiday, Thanksgiving, travel forecast

Weather can be one of biggest headaches for those traveling around Thanksgiving. Let’s take a look at the forecast.
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Halloween forecast to plan your trick-or-treating by!

October 30, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, holiday

Rain and storms are expected for Halloween. Will trick-or-treating happen? We’ve got the answer!
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Warm and dry… but for how long?

October 25, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, Halloween, holiday

Warm and dry lately! What can we expect as we head towards Halloween?
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Easter weekend starts with overnight storms, continues with periods of showers

April 15, 2022

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, holiday

Overall, it appears most of the area made it through Wednesday’s Level 4 severe weather risk pretty well, thank goodness! Outside of a funnel cloud over West Memphis, stealthily captured on video from a vantage point on Mud Island by Jordan Booth, no there were no tornado sightings or damage locally. @memphisweather1 looking across to…
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November warmth continues this weekend, but how does Thanksgiving look?

November 20, 2020

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, holiday

Gorgeous fall weather has been with us much of this week as temperatures have been above average for a few days with dry conditions since Sunday morning’s frontal system and brief downpours. As we look towards Thanksgiving and the remaining days of November, can we expect the unseasonably warm weather to continue? And what about…
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A warm Christmas week in Memphis, plus a look at your Cotton Bowl forecast!

December 23, 2019

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Erik Proseus

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Christmas, forecast discussion, holiday, Memphis Tigers

We’re coming around to Christmas week which means lots of parties, food and family. The last week wasn’t too “active” but we did have rain and storms December 16th and some rain yesterday. For most of the past week temperatures sat around or above average with some cheering and others jeering. Knowing it’s Christmas week,…
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A look ahead to your Christmas forecast

December 20, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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Christmas, forecast discussion, holiday

Weekend Before Christmas The weather looks to cooperate for all your weekend Holiday parties and festivities! A cold front will pass through overnight tonight (Thursday night – Friday morning). Friday morning some drizzle will still be possible, but as the front moves out, the moisture will move out as well, allowing skies to gradually clear…
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Recap of the November 14 snow event and a look at Thanksgiving week

November 17, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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holiday, snow

The first winter weather event of the 2018-2019 season occurred on Wednesday as a potent upper level low moved over the Mid-South. Snowfall totals pretty well lined up with projections, as shown by the graphic and snow totals list below. The heaviest precipitation occurred over northwest TN and northeast AR, while the immediate metro saw…
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6 Things You Need to Know about the Halloween Forecast

October 29, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, holiday

Above average temperatures look to continue through the first half of this week before an anticipated cold front brings cool temps in for the second half of the week and into the weekend. Unfortunately, this cold front and rain will likely move through Wednesday evening, during the peak of Halloween festivities. Lots of events will…
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An awesome fall weekend, but Halloween could be ghoulish..

October 27, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, Halloween, holiday

We have a great weekend ahead! This is what fall feels like! In the wake of rain and dreariness the past couple of days, skies have cleared out nicely this morning and high pressure will be moving by to our north, resulting in a fantastic weekend if you have outdoor plans. Highs today rise into…
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On the Fourth of July, keep an eye to the sky!

July 4, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, holiday

Happy Independence Day! Image credit: BigRiverCrossing.com The Fourth of July will likely feature a few strokes of bright light and loud booms that are not man-made today. An upper level disturbance moving through the region from east to west (yes, sneaking up from behind, “Crazy Ivan”-style) today that will likely result in widely scattered storms…
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The May pattern continues as we cast our gaze towards the Gulf of Mexico

May 24, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, holiday, memphis in may

We really haven’t caught much of any break over the past few weeks from the above average temperatures. The record average monthly temperature for May is 76.8° which occurred back in 1962. If May were to end today, we would have the second highest average temperature for the month of May at 76.6°. And for…
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Easter weekend and #MLK50 events – what to expect weather-wise

March 30, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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#MLK50, event weather, forecast discussion, holiday

The wet pattern of the week has shifted east, the sun is coming out, and cooler early spring temperatures are back… for a minute. Here’s what to expect as we head into the Easter weekend and next week when all eyes turn to Memphis as the life of Martin Luther King Jr. is honored. Saturday…
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Here Comes the Rain! Here it comes again…

March 27, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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flooding, forecast discussion, holiday

As allergy season has moved into full effect across the Mid-South, many have been looking to Mother Nature for some relief from the pollen-filled air. Well, the relief arrives late Tuesday night with lots of rain to come, perhaps too much for our ground to handle right now. Let’s break down the coming wet weather…
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Liberty Bowl forecast, NYE snow chances, and more Arctic cold

December 28, 2017

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, event weather, holiday, liberty bowl

The cold is here, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon! Unfortunately the best we can expect is some fluctuations in the magnitude of the cold, but not necessarily a full reprieve for a while. Let’s start with the near-term. After a couple of bitterly cold days, the next reprieve arrives tomorrow and Saturday when…
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Winter Wonderland? Cold But No Snow Yet for Memphis

December 10, 2017

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, holiday

The story dominating the headlines across the Southeast to end the week has been the snow, which dropped a few inches of the white stuff across Mississippi, Alabama, and points south. But when will the Memphis area get in on the winter wonderland? It’ll depend on whether the presence of cold air and sufficient moisture…
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Time for Turkey! Thanksgiving treat in store for the Mid-South

November 21, 2017

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, holiday, Thanksgiving, travel forecast

As people all across the country prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, millions will be hitting the road and traveling to friends and family to celebrate. But will Mother Nature cooperate with your plans for the extended holiday weekend? The Mild Mid-South If you’re heading out on the road starting on Wednesday, be prepared to fight…
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A cold front that means business and an early look at Turkey Day

November 17, 2017

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Erik Proseus

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event weather, forecast discussion, holiday

The weekend before Thanksgiving brings lots of activities across the area, not the least of which is a Memphis Tiger football game with conference championship implications at 11am Saturday, as well as the downtown Memphis Christmas tree lighting event and a Christmas event in Arlington later in the day. So what’s this big cold front…
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