Nashville, Tennessee – 37°F morning lows are creating chilly conditions and slowing early travel through Saturday, especially on elevated and rural roadways.
Cool air remains in place across Middle Tennessee this morning, with temperatures starting in the upper 30s to low 40s before climbing into the mid-50s to low 60s this afternoon under clear skies. The cold start may lead to patchy frost in outlying areas, particularly across the Cumberland Plateau and rural counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, dry and sunny conditions will dominate through the weekend, with a steady warming trend beginning Sunday. Highs will rise into the upper 60s to low 70s Sunday, followed by the upper 70s to near 80°F by Monday and Tuesday.
Cities including Nashville, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, and Cookeville will see the most noticeable temperature swings, with cool mornings giving way to mild afternoons. Travel impacts remain limited, though early drivers should watch for isolated slick spots where temperatures briefly dip near freezing.
A more active pattern develops by Wednesday, when widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the region, potentially affecting commutes along I-40, I-24, and I-65.
The cold conditions ease quickly after this weekend, with above-average warmth taking hold early next week before rain and storm chances increase midweek.
