Tennessee – A crisp, cold morning settles over Nashville as thin clouds drift across the skyline and sidewalks still shimmer faintly from last night’s moisture. The air feels sharp but steady, signaling a transition period before a wetter pattern returns early next week. Travelers heading out for post-Thanksgiving plans should prepare for changing skies and a gradual uptick in rain chances.
According to the National Weather Service, only a slight chance of showers lingers today before skies brighten and temperatures climb into the lower 50s. Winds remain light through midday, but models show moisture returning from the southwest late Sunday into Monday, introducing a fresh round of scattered showers. While this system is not strong, its timing could complicate Monday’s return-to-work travel, especially during the early-morning school and commuter window.
By Monday evening, confidence increases for periods of rain, with probabilities rising to 60–90% into Tuesday. Temperatures stay safely above freezing, but the warm-to-cool swings still matter—roads may become slick from leaf-covered surfaces and lingering wet patches. Gusty northwest winds follow the departing system Tuesday night, nudging temperatures back into the 20s and setting up a more seasonable December chill.
Meteorologists note a broader December Weather Tease across the eastern U.S. next week. National guidance highlights a notable cold front between December 4–8, which could bring below-normal temperatures from the Midwest to the Tennessee Valley. While Nashville stays mostly rain-favored in this early-season pattern, colder trends often introduce small “snow chance” windows when upper-level lows sweep through. For now, residents should simply prepare for a damp start to December.
Keep jackets close, allow extra time for Monday’s commute, and watch for fast-changing skies through early Tuesday.
Five-Day Outlook for Nashville
Today: Partly sunny. High 51.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 46.
Monday: Slight showers. High 45.
Tuesday: Showers likely. High 41.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 47.
