Warm air hangs heavy across Tennessee this morning, with damp pavement and low clouds setting an uneasy holiday tone.
Humidity stays high as temperatures surge into the low to mid-70s, an unusual setup for the first week of winter. Light showers may pass through at times, especially later today and again heading into Friday. Roads may stay slick, even without steady rain.
Meteorologists are tracking a broader weather pattern stretching from the Gulf Coast into the Ohio Valley. Moisture continues to stream north, keeping clouds around and rain chances elevated during peak Christmas travel hours. Drivers should expect brief visibility reductions during showers, especially after sunset.
For now, winter coats stay parked. But not for long.
A sharp pattern shift arrives late this weekend. Temperatures tumble from the 70s into the 30s and lower 40s, with Sunday night lows dropping into the mid-20s. That rapid warm-to-cold transition raises concern for flash freezing where rainwater lingers on roads, bridges, and overpasses.
Post-Christmas travelers returning Saturday may enjoy dry breaks and mild air during the day. Conditions change quickly by Sunday night. Wet pavement may refreeze by early Monday, increasing crash risk during the morning commute.
While snow is not expected in Nashville, early-season winter hazards still matter. Cold air arriving after rainfall often causes more accidents than snow itself.
Plan ahead. Keep extra distance on highways. Watch shaded roads after dark.
Winter may be late to arrive, but it rarely misses entirely.
📅 Five-Day Outlook — Nashville, TN
- Today: Mostly cloudy, slight shower chance. High near 73°F
- Christmas Day: Partly sunny and warm. High near 74°F
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers. High near 73°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny. High near 75°F
- Sunday: Showers possible. Turning colder late. High near 70°F
