Tennessee air feels almost springlike this morning, soft and mild, but clouds are thickening quickly over Nashville. By early afternoon, showers begin to spot windshields, especially after 1 p.m., as temperatures peak near 63 degrees.
Rain arrives during the afternoon drive. According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, a 50 percent chance of showers develops after 1 p.m., with less than a tenth of an inch expected. West winds remain 5 to 10 mph, with gusts near 20 mph.
Road spray could reduce visibility on I-40 and I-65 during the evening commute. Keep headlights on and allow extra braking distance.
Temperatures slide sharply after sunset, falling to around 42 degrees. Pavement will stay wet into the night. While readings remain above freezing, this is the time of year when flash freezing can occur if colder air arrives faster than expected. For now, widespread icy travel is not anticipated.
Saturday turns partly sunny with a high near 57. Cooler air filters in late day. By Sunday, sunshine returns but highs only reach 44 degrees, with a brisk northwest breeze. Sunday night drops to around 22 degrees, a true February chill.
Early next week stays cool. Highs hover near 39 Monday and rebound to 49 Tuesday. By midweek, a 30 to 40 percent chance of showers returns Wednesday and Thursday with highs near 59. Longer-range trends point toward above-normal temperatures and early hints of spring warmth late next week.
Five Day Outlook for Nashville:
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 57.
Sunday: Sunny, high 44.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 39.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 49.
Wednesday: 30% chance showers, high 59.
