Tennessee wakes up to a biting 26-degree chill, and the wind cuts sharper than the thermometer suggests. A steady northwest breeze pushes wind chills into the teens across Nashville, leaving sidewalks cold and car doors stiff to the touch. Drivers along I-40 and Briley Parkway should watch for isolated slick patches in shaded areas where moisture refroze before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, skies turn mostly sunny today with highs reaching near 36 degrees. Winds continue from the northwest at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The air stays dry, but the freeze-thaw cycle this time of year can create brief slick spots early and again late tonight as temperatures fall back near 20 degrees under mostly clear skies.
A noticeable shift begins Tuesday. Highs jump to around 50 degrees as clouds increase and south winds pick up, gusting near 25 mph. By Wednesday, temperatures climb to near 60 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. That warmth sets the stage for a wetter pattern.
Showers become likely after midnight Wednesday night, with a 70 percent chance of rain. Rain continues Thursday, when highs reach the lower 60s. While no snow or ice is expected midweek, water on roadways could lead to minor ponding during heavier showers. Slow down on interstates during the Thursday commute.
Sunshine returns Friday with highs near 59, followed by upper 60s Saturday. Early 6-to-10-day trends favor above-normal temperatures, hinting at early spring vibes across Middle Tennessee.
Five Day Outlook for Nashville, Tennessee:
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 36.
Tuesday: Increasing clouds, high 50.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 60.
Thursday: Showers, high 62.
Friday: Sunny, high 59.
