Tennessee – Cold air settles hard over Middle Tennessee this morning, turning breath into fog and leaving a sharp sting on exposed skin. The chill feels persistent, not fleeting, and Nashville is entering a prolonged stretch of dangerous winter weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, a Cold Weather Advisory is now in effect, with wind chills dropping as low as 5 degrees below zero during the coldest periods. Temperatures remain below freezing for extended stretches, beginning tonight and lasting through midday Monday.
Clouds hang low today, and scattered flurries or light snow may briefly dust the area. Any snowfall remains minor, but slick spots could develop on untreated roads, especially bridges and ramps along I-40, I-65, and I-24. Gusty winds tonight push wind chills even lower, making outdoor exposure risky after sunset.
Saturday stays frigid. Highs struggle to climb out of the lower 20s, and north winds keep conditions biting. Saturday night brings another sharp drop, with lows near 10 degrees. Wind chills again dip below zero in spots, especially in open and elevated areas.
Sunday offers limited improvement. Sunshine returns, but highs only reach the lower 30s. Cold conditions persist into Sunday night, extending the risk for hypothermia, frozen pipes, and stressed power systems. Residents should check on neighbors, protect pets, and use space heaters safely.
By Monday, temperatures finally edge upward into the low 40s. The thaw remains slow, and cold ground temperatures mean any moisture could still refreeze after dark. A more noticeable warm-up arrives by Tuesday, along with rain chances.
This cold snap is part of a broader Arctic outbreak affecting much of the eastern United States, with impacts already turning deadly elsewhere. Vigilance matters.
Five-Day Outlook for Nashville, Tennessee
• Today: Cloudy, chance of flurries, high near 33
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, very cold, high near 22
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 32
• Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 42
• Tuesday: Rain chances, milder, high near 48
