Morning frost glistens on rooftops across Tennessee today, but don’t let the cold start fool you — a quick warm-up is on the way. Sunshine and southerly breezes will send temperatures soaring into the 60s by midweek, bringing a brief taste of spring before winter air rushes back in.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, highs near 66°F Wednesday will mark the warmest stretch of December so far. Winds from the southwest could gust near 20 mph, keeping skies mostly clear and afternoons mild. It’s a perfect window for outdoor errands or early holiday decorating, though by Thursday evening, conditions will begin to change.
Cooler, drier air slides in Thursday night, dropping highs to the mid-40s by Friday and lows near freezing by Saturday morning. Residents across Middle Tennessee should prepare for frosty mornings, especially in outlying areas where temperatures may dip into the upper 20s. Patchy frost could form on bridges and overpasses, creating slick spots during early travel hours.
Looking ahead, forecasters say the region should stay mostly dry into the weekend, but long-range models show colder air sweeping in from the Midwest between December 11–17. That same pattern could trigger more widespread winter conditions across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley — a sign that early winter may soon tighten its grip on the Southeast, too.
Five-Day Outlook for Nashville, TN
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 66°F, low 28°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 45°F, low 31°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 55°F, low 34°F.
- Saturday: 20% chance of rain, high 48°F, low 23°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 35°F.
