Tennessee – Gray skies and biting air greet Middle Tennessee this morning, with temperatures locked in the mid-20s and a sharp wind adding extra sting. Cars scrape frost, breath hangs visible, and untreated pavement feels slick in shaded spots as the day begins.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, cloud cover lingers through the morning before gradual clearing. Highs today struggle into the upper 30s, keeping winter firmly in place. Another cold night follows, with lows dipping into the upper 20s. Any moisture on roads could refreeze quickly after sunset, raising localized travel concerns.
Conditions change fast heading into Friday. Sunshine returns, and temperatures rebound into the mid-50s by afternoon. Southwest winds increase, with gusts near 20 mph at times. That warming trend continues into the weekend, though Saturday cools briefly, with highs near the low 40s under sunny skies.
By Sunday, milder air fully settles in. Highs climb into the upper 50s across Nashville and much of Middle Tennessee, making it feel more like early spring than February. Nighttime lows also rise above freezing, easing concerns about icy roads and frozen pipes.
Drivers should remain cautious during early mornings, especially on bridges, hills, and secondary roads around Davidson, Williamson, and Rutherford counties. Flash freezing remains possible where snowmelt or condensation lingers during colder hours. Plan errands later in the day when temperatures recover.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook points to above-normal temperatures holding across Tennessee into mid-February. That signals a sustained warm stretch next week, with only limited rain chances and no major winter systems showing up yet.
Layer up early, dress lighter by afternoon, and keep an eye on changing road conditions. Feeling the temperature swings where you live? Let us know what it’s like outside right now.
Five Day Outlook for Nashville, Tennessee
• Today: Mostly cloudy, high near 37
• Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low near 28
• Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy, high near 54
• Saturday: Sunny, cooler, high near 41
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, milder, high near 57
