Nashville, Tennessee – Tennessee heads into the Feb 5–9 period under a prolonged stretch of below-normal temperatures and limited precipitation, keeping snow and rain chances relatively low while cold air remains firmly in place. While no major winter storms are expected during this window, the persistence of the cold will continue to impact daily life across much of the state.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA outlooks, colder-than-average air remains entrenched across the eastern half of the country, stretching from New England through the Mid-Atlantic and into the Tennessee Valley, then south along the I-95 corridor into Florida. Precipitation chances remain limited for areas south of northern Illinois and west of the Pacific Northwest near Eugene, Oregon, reinforcing a mostly dry pattern across Tennessee.
In Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, Murfreesboro, and surrounding communities, daytime highs are expected to stay below seasonal norms, with overnight lows frequently dropping into the 20s and low 30s. East Tennessee may see occasional flurries at higher elevations, while West Tennessee remains largely dry. Significant accumulating snow appears unlikely during this stretch. The extended cold follows recent weeks in which nearly 100 temperature-related deaths have been reported across southern states, highlighting the risks tied to prolonged exposure and unsafe heating practices.
State officials urge residents to limit time outdoors during the coldest hours, protect exposed pipes, and use space heaters cautiously. The cold, mostly dry pattern is expected to persist through the period, with additional advisories possible if colder air reinforces later in the week.
