Tennessee starts the morning under low gray clouds, and wet pavement glistens along I-40 and I-65. Light showers move through Nashville, and visibility remains steady, but roads stay slick for the commute. Temperatures hover near 51 degrees, with a light north wind adding a cool edge.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, showers gradually taper through the morning hours. Rain chances sit near 70 percent early, then clouds begin to break later today. Highs reach around 54 degrees as drier air slowly works in. Keep an umbrella handy through midday, especially east of downtown toward Mt. Juliet.
Skies partially clear tonight, and temperatures drop sharply to near 31 degrees. Any leftover moisture could refreeze in colder spots. This is the time of year when flash freezing creates surprise slick patches before sunrise. Drivers should stay alert on bridges and shaded stretches of Briley Parkway.
Thursday brings increasing clouds with highs near 52. Friday turns mostly sunny and milder, reaching 59 degrees. That brief warm-up sets up another unsettled stretch for Valentine’s Weekend, February 13-15.
Rain chances return Saturday afternoon, around 40 percent, with highs near 58. Showers become more likely Saturday night, with a 70 percent chance and lows near 48. Sunday keeps a 60 percent rain chance before gradual clearing.
Early next week trends milder, with highs climbing into the mid-60s by Washington’s Birthday and upper 60s by Tuesday. Longer-range outlooks suggest temperatures running above average into late February. A spring tease may be ahead, but for now, keep the rain gear close. Are you seeing puddles or slick spots in your neighborhood today?
Five Day Outlook for Nashville, Tennessee:
Today: Showers early, high 54.
Thursday: Increasing clouds, high 52.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 59.
Saturday: 40% chance of showers, high 58.
Sunday: Showers likely, high 60.
