Tennessee — Streetlights blur behind a gray veil this morning as freezing fog clings low over Middle Tennessee. In Nashville, cold air locks moisture near the ground, creating slick pavement and reduced visibility just as early travel ramps up.
Temperatures sit in the lower 20s, and patchy freezing fog developed before sunrise. According to the National Weather Service, fog may persist through the early morning hours before sunshine gradually breaks through. Bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads can glaze quickly, especially along I-40, I-24, and I-65.
Conditions improve later today as skies clear and highs reach the lower 30s. That warming remains limited. Any melted moisture may refreeze after sunset as temperatures drop back into the teens tonight. Drivers should stay alert for flash freezing, particularly in shaded areas and on elevated roadways.
Thursday brings a quieter pattern but not much warmth. Morning fog may redevelop, followed by partial sunshine and highs near the upper 30s. Winds stay light, allowing cold air to linger near the surface. By Friday, sunshine returns, though highs settle back near the freezing mark.
This local fog and freeze fit into a larger winter setup. Cold air spilling south continues to fuel lake-effect snow near the Great Lakes and snow across the Central Plains. That same Arctic influence keeps Tennessee locked in a colder-than-normal stretch late January into early February.
Saturday stays cold and breezy, with highs near 21 degrees and wind gusts adding bite. Saturday night dips back into the single digits. Sunday moderates slightly, with sunshine and highs near 30, offering modest relief before another chilly week begins.
Plan extra time if driving this morning. Slow down on ramps and bridges. Keep headlights on in fog.
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Five-Day Outlook for Nashville, Tennessee
- Today: Freezing fog early, then sunny, high near 32°F
- Thursday: Patchy fog early, partly sunny, high near 38°F
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 32°F
- Saturday: Cold and breezy, high near 21°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 30°F
