Tennessee – A crisp winter bite hangs over Middle Tennessee this morning as a pale blue dawn settles across rooftops, parking lots, and empty highways. The air stings exposed skin instantly, and small crystals of frost cling to windshields from Nashville to Lebanon as temperatures hover in the lower 20s with wind chills near zero. Holiday travelers beginning to move across the region may feel the worst of the cold along open stretches of I-40 and I-24.
According to the National Weather Service, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon Monday, with wind chills dipping as low as 3° below zero at times. Prolonged exposure could lead to hypothermia, and officials urge residents to bundle up, limit time outside, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Drivers should prepare for brief slick patches where frost formed early, especially on bridges and shaded neighborhood routes. Keep gloves and heavy layers close if heading out before midday.
Clear skies remain through tonight with lows near 11°, maintaining the freeze risk into the early morning hours. To be fair, calmer winds may ease the sting, but moisture can quickly refreeze in the still air, creating small but deceptive icy spots.
By Monday, warmer southwest flow helps temperatures climb toward 40 degrees, a sharp change from this morning’s biting chill. Tuesday pushes the warmup even further, reaching 51 degrees under bright sun. Meteorologists now track a slight shower chance Wednesday as a broader December pattern shifts eastward—an early sign of increased volatility ahead of Christmas travel.
Five-Day Outlook
Today: Sunny, high 23°.
Tonight: Clear, low 11°.
Monday: Sunny, high 40°.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 51°.
Wednesday: 20% shower chance, high 54°.
