TENNESSEE — A review of historical weather data shows that while rare, measurable snowfall in May is not entirely impossible in Tennessee, particularly in higher elevations and under specific atmospheric conditions.
Climatologically, Tennessee experiences a steady warming trend through April into May, with average high temperatures typically rising into the 70s and 80s by mid to late spring.
However, late-season cold air intrusions—often referred to as “cold snaps”—can still occur. These events are usually driven by strong high-pressure systems pushing unseasonably cold air southward from Canada into the eastern United States…