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Nashville, TN Weather Alert: 29° Frost Nov. 15-19
TENNESSEE — Frost covered windshields, chilly air and patches of fog could complicate morning travel around Nashville as temperatures approach freezing. A sharp November temperature swing follows, wit
By Miles Carter · 2026-11-15T11:16:50.200Z
TENNESSEE — Frost covered windshields, chilly air and patches of fog could complicate morning travel around Nashville as temperatures approach freezing. A sharp November temperature swing follows, with afternoon highs approaching 70 degrees by Thursday.
The immediate concern involves several mornings of widespread frost and reduced visibility, particularly before 9 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, temperatures were near 30 degrees at Nashville International Airport early Sunday. Visibility remained around 10 miles at the observation site.
The latest outlook calls for widespread frost through Monday and Tuesday mornings, followed by a significant warming trend.
Frost and Fog Create Morning Travel Concerns Sunday begins with areas of fog before 9 a.m. and widespread frost, mainly before 8 a.m.
Sunshine eventually takes over, pushing afternoon temperatures toward 57 degrees.
However, the cold returns Sunday night as temperatures fall to approximately 29 degrees.
Patchy frost develops after midnight, while fog could begin forming after 3 a.m.
Drivers traveling Interstate 24, Interstate 40 and Interstate 65 should remain alert for changing visibility during early morning commutes.
Bridges and elevated roadways can cool faster than surrounding pavement. However, widespread roadway icing is not indicated in the official outlook.
Monday and Tuesday Bring More Frost Monday morning features another round of widespread frost, mainly before 7 a.m.
Patchy fog could linger until approximately 7 a.m. before sunshine returns.
Temperatures recover to 59 degrees Monday afternoon.
Monday night brings another chilly stretch, with lows near 30 degrees and patchy frost developing after midnight.
Tuesday follows a similar pattern.
Widespread frost is expected mainly before 7 a.m., with areas of fog possible before 9 a.m.
Afternoon temperatures then climb to 63 degrees.
Residents should protect sensitive plants and allow extra time to clear frost from vehicle windows.
Wednesday Signals a Significant Warmup By Wednesday, Nashville's weather begins feeling considerably different.
Areas of morning fog could linger before 8 a.m., but sunshine should lift temperatures to 65 degrees.
Thursday brings another increase, with highs reaching approximately 69 degrees.
That represents a remarkable 40 degree difference between Sunday's projected nighttime low and Thursday's afternoon high.
The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center indicates high pressure building across the Ohio Valley, supporting generally dry conditions.
No snow, tornado threat or widespread freezing precipitation is indicated in Nashville's supplied five day outlook.
Nashville Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 15 19 Sunday, Nov. 15: Widespread morning frost and areas of fog before 9 a.m. Sunny afterward, high 57°F. Nighttime low 29°F. Monday, Nov. 16: Widespread frost before 7 a.m., with patchy morning fog. Sunny, high 59°F. Nighttime low 30°F. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Widespread frost and fog early, followed by sunshine. High 63°F. Clear Tuesday night, low 31°F. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Areas of fog before 8 a.m., then sunny. High 65°F. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, low 35°F. Thursday, Nov. 19: Mostly sunny and noticeably warmer. High 69°F. Mostly clear Thursday night, low 39°F. Looking Ahead: Nov. 20 21 The warming trend continues into Friday, when Nashville could reach 70 degrees.
Saturday looks even warmer, with sunshine and temperatures near 72 degrees.
The supplied outlook shows no precipitation through Saturday, making outdoor plans increasingly favorable.
For now, the biggest concern remains repeated morning frost and localized fog before a much milder weekend arrives.
How cold did it get in your Nashville neighborhood? Are you seeing frost covered cars or fog during your morning drive? Share your observations below.