Tennessee starts the day under heavy clouds, with damp roads and a chill that feels sharper than the thermometer suggests. Light rain brushes parts of Middle Tennessee early, and while impacts stay limited for now, conditions change quickly as colder air moves in.
According to the National Weather Service, Nashville begins the morning in the mid-40s with mostly cloudy skies. A brief rain and snow mix remains possible early, though accumulation is not expected. Roads may stay wet through the morning commute, especially along I-40, I-65, and secondary streets.
Rain coverage increases Thursday, with showers becoming more widespread by afternoon. Winds strengthen, occasionally gusting, which can push water across lanes and reduce visibility during peak travel times. Plan extra drive time late day and keep headlights on in rain.
By Thursday night into Friday, a colder push arrives. Temperatures drop toward the freezing mark, setting up a classic flash-freeze risk where wet pavement refreezes quickly. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads could turn slick before sunrise Friday, even if skies clear. This transition marks an early Winter tease for Middle Tennessee.
Friday turns sunny but colder, with highs in the mid-40s and a crisp northwest breeze. Saturday rebounds slightly, bringing sunshine and highs near 59 degrees, making it the best travel day of the upcoming Christmas travel weekend. Clouds return Saturday night, followed by another chance of showers Sunday with milder air pushing back in.
While major snow targets the Midwest and Great Lakes later this week, Tennessee sits on the fringe of the winter pattern shift. Still, the warm-to-cold swings demand attention as holiday travel ramps up.
Five-Day Outlook for Nashville
- Today: Mostly cloudy, slight rain or mix early, high near 55
- Thursday: Showers, breezy, high near 60
- Friday: Sunny, colder, high near 44
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, milder, high near 59
- Sunday: Partly sunny, scattered showers, high near 57
