Tennessee – Cold air grips Middle Tennessee this morning, brushing rooftops with frost and cutting through jackets as winds sweep across open fields. The chill feels sharper than the thermometer suggests, especially along early commutes into Nashville.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, temperatures hovered in the upper 30s before sunrise, with wind chills dipping closer to freezing. Skies stay mostly clear, allowing pavement to dry, but bridges and shaded stretches of I-40 and I-65 can still feel slick early. Drivers should allow extra stopping distance during the morning hours.
Sunshine helps quickly. Afternoon temperatures climb into the mid-40s, easing travel concerns through the day. The calmer weather holds into Saturday, when highs jump into the upper 50s. Gusty southerly winds return, making it feel milder but also drying surfaces that may refreeze after sunset.
Saturday night brings another dip toward the mid-30s. Patchy frost becomes possible again, especially outside the urban core. Sunday remains mostly sunny and cool, topping out near the low 50s. It’s a quiet stretch, but not a pattern to ignore.
The next change arrives early next week. Rain chances increase by Monday and Tuesday as warmer air pushes north. Highs approach 60 by Tuesday, signaling a brief December warm-up. Meteorologists are watching this closely. Rapid warm-to-cool transitions late next week could reopen freeze concerns during peak Christmas travel, especially if rain lingers before colder air returns.
For now, plan layers for chilly mornings and lighter afternoons. If traveling this weekend, early starts feel wintry even when roads look clear.
Five-Day Outlook for Nashville
- Saturday: Sunny, breezy, high near 57
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 52
- Monday: Slight rain chance, high near 54
- Tuesday: Showers possible, high near 60
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, milder, high near 67
