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Tennessee Weather Alert: Nashville, TN Freeze Risk Friday, Nov 11-15
TENNESSEE — Sunshine and 73 degree warmth will give way to biting November mornings across Nashville as a powerful cold front approaches. Temperatures could tumble to 28 degrees by Saturday morning, c
By Wesley Grant · 2026-11-11T10:47:59.865Z
TENNESSEE — Sunshine and 73 degree warmth will give way to biting November mornings across Nashville as a powerful cold front approaches. Temperatures could tumble to 28 degrees by Saturday morning, creating a dramatic 45 degree contrast in just three days.
According to the National Weather Service, Nashville will experience a significant temperature drop as colder Canadian air spreads across the Tennessee Valley.
The Weather Prediction Center reports that an unusually strong polar air mass will push southward through the eastern United States this week.
Wednesday Warmth Comes Before a Sharp Change Nashville could reach 73 degrees Wednesday, offering residents one more opportunity to enjoy unusually comfortable November weather.
Southwest winds will increase to 10 15 mph, with occasional gusts reaching 20 mph.
A slight chance of showers develops Wednesday evening, mainly before 8 p.m. Rain chances remain near 20%.
Drivers should watch for isolated wet pavement along I 40, I 65 and I 24 as the cold front moves through.
Thursday Brings Gusty Winds and Falling Temperatures Thursday's high reaches only 58 degrees, approximately 15 degrees colder than Wednesday.
Northwest winds of 10 15 mph could gust to 20 mph, making conditions feel noticeably cooler.
Temperatures fall toward 35 degrees by Friday morning, bringing Nashville close to freezing.
Friday and Saturday: Freeze Risk Increases Friday delivers mostly sunny skies, but afternoon temperatures struggle to reach 50 degrees.
The bigger concern arrives Saturday morning, when temperatures could fall to 29 degrees.
Saturday afternoon rebounds to 51 degrees before another colder night sends temperatures toward 28 degrees by Sunday morning.
These readings could damage sensitive plants and threaten exposed outdoor plumbing.
Residents should disconnect garden hoses, protect vulnerable vegetation and secure lightweight outdoor decorations.
Despite the sharp temperature decline, the Nashville forecast currently shows no snow or ice accumulation.
The coldest mornings could produce frost, but widespread icy road conditions are not indicated.
Nashville Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 11 15 Wednesday, Nov. 11: High 73°. Sunny and breezy. Evening shower chance 20%. Low 46°. Thursday, Nov. 12: High 58°. Mostly sunny, northwest gusts to 20 mph. Low 35°. Friday, Nov. 13: High 50°. Mostly sunny. Low 29°. Saturday, Nov. 14: High 51°. Sunny. Low 28°. Sunday, Nov. 15: High 54°. Mostly sunny. Low 31°. Looking ahead, Monday reaches approximately 54 degrees, while Tuesday could climb to 57 degrees.
For now, Nashville residents should prepare for several freezing mornings despite improving afternoon conditions.
Are you ready for temperatures in the 20s, or would you rather keep Nashville's 70 degree November weather?