Nashville, Tennessee – A colder and increasingly active pattern is taking shape across Tennessee as December begins, prompting a December Snow Alert while winter in Nashville becomes more unsettled. While it’s too early to determine exactly how many inches of snow could fall, one thing is certain: Tennessee is positioned for an above-average amount as storm chances rise across the mid-South.
According to the Climate Prediction Center, below-normal temperatures and near- to above-normal precipitation are expected across the region through December. According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, this setup supports several early-winter storm opportunities, including clippers, Arctic fronts, and moisture-rich Gulf systems capable of bringing accumulating snow to central and eastern Tennessee when cold air stays locked in.
According to TDOT, travel hazards will likely increase along I-40, I-24, I-65, and the Briley Parkway as colder morning temperatures promote black ice and brief waves of wet snow or sleet slow commuters. Slick bridges, untreated side roads, and reduced visibility may complicate travel before sunrise. Drivers should carry winter kits, charge devices, and allow extra time during colder stretches.
Holiday events across Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville, and the Cumberland Plateau may face schedule changes if storms track close enough to deepen snowfall. Residents should dress in layers, protect exposed pipes in older homes, and prepare for brief outages if wetter snow combines with gusty winds, especially in higher terrain.
While exact totals remain uncertain, long-range guidance continues to point toward a colder, storm-supportive pattern — strengthening confidence that Tennessee is headed for a snowy December and lifting White Christmas prospects in the Plateau and eastern mountains.
