NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A gray dawn breaks over Middle Tennessee with the sharp edge of winter creeping closer. The air feels heavier, colder, and by later today, a few flurries and sprinkles could mark the start of a November cold snap sweeping across the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, scattered sprinkles may mix with light snow north and east of the metro area late this afternoon into Monday morning. No accumulation is expected, but gusty northwest winds up to 30 mph will drive temperatures sharply lower. By Monday morning, lows will tumble into the low 20s, making it the coldest air of the season so far.
Monday stays brisk and mostly sunny, but the wind will keep it feeling closer to the upper teens through midday. Veterans Day on Tuesday will bring milder conditions — highs near 51°F and plenty of sunshine — ideal for outdoor events and parades, though the morning will still start below freezing.
By midweek, a strong warming trend takes over. Highs near 65°F Wednesday and upper 60s Thursday will offer a brief reprieve before another potential pattern shift late in the week.
Residents should protect sensitive plants, check outdoor faucets, and bring pets indoors tonight. Early risers will likely spot frosted windshields and shimmering lawns under clear skies Monday — a sure sign that winter’s slow but steady advance through Tennessee has begun.
Five-Day Outlook for Nashville, TN:
Sun: 48/27 – Sprinkles, breezy, colder late.
Mon: 40/22 – Partly sunny, windy, frigid morning.
Tue (Veterans Day): 51/41 – Sunny; cold start, mild afternoon.
Wed: 65/39 – Sunny; warmer breeze.
Thu: 66/42 – Clear; late-fall mildness returns.
