Tennessee wakes to a hard December chill this morning as frosty air settles across Middle Tennessee. Wind brushes exposed skin, cars scrape with ice, and breath hangs visibly in the predawn darkness.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon, with temperatures in the low teens and wind chills dipping into the single digits. Prolonged exposure could lead to hypothermia, especially early today. Residents are urged to layer up, limit time outdoors, and bring pets inside. Pipes and outdoor faucets remain vulnerable during the coldest hours.
Travel impacts are manageable but not zero. Roads are mostly dry, yet bridges and overpasses could develop icy patches where moisture lingered. Drivers should slow down and allow extra braking distance during the morning commute, especially along I-40 and I-65.
Conditions improve steadily by afternoon as sunshine takes over. Highs climb toward the upper 30s, easing the worst impacts of the cold snap. The bigger shift arrives Tuesday and Wednesday, as a strong warm-up pushes highs into the low 50s Tuesday and mid-50s Wednesday.
That temperature swing matters. Meteorologists note an early winter transition signal, with rain chances increasing by Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night. Wet pavement combined with cooler air later in the week could raise flash-freeze concerns if temperatures dip quickly after rain.
By Thursday, showers become more widespread, with highs nearing 60°F before cooler air returns late. For now, no snow or ice is expected locally, but December patterns remain volatile.
5-Day Outlook for Nashville, TN
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 51°F
- Wednesday: Slight chance of showers, high near 54°F
- Thursday: Showers likely, high near 60°F
- Friday: Sunny, high near 43°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 59°F
