Fog and mist shrouded Nashville this morning as the day began with quite the damp cloak, the National Weather Service reported a visibility of only four miles and a dewpoint matching the chilly temperature at 43°F. Those early risers faced full humidity, but the winds were gracious enough to remain calm, resting alongside the barometric pressure at 30.04 inches. Those longing for the sun will not be disappointed; the forecast promises it will break through with a high of around 68 degrees, the calm winds shifting west southwest near a mild 5 mph come afternoon, according to NWS.
As for tonight, don't put your light jackets away just yet because it's predicted we'll see the mercury drop again, the skies wrapping up in clouds to hold a low around 49 degrees, with that west southwest wind sticking around at 5 mph, the transition from day into night bringing little change but a slight drop in the temperatures that's consistent with the seasonal patterns we observe year in, year out. Sunday shifts gears slightly, starting cloudy then peeling back to mostly sunny highs around the 60 mark, that north northwest wind picking up the pace at 5 to 10 mph, it's what we see time and again when the seasons can't decide if they're coming or going, the slow tease of spring.
NWS's detailed outlook for the ensuing days shows that steadfast clear skies will dominate Sunday night with a plunge in temperatures to a low near 33, the north wind not relenting, exerting itself at speeds of 5 to 10 mph. Monday will not disappoint the sun enthusiasts, with forecasts showing mostly sunny conditions and a climb to a high near 48, though the northwest wind may show its strength with gusts as high as 25 mph.
But the real chill comes Monday night when widespread frost is expected after 5 am as the skies clear, and temperatures forecasted to hit a low around 27 with that northwest wind changing its tune, swinging west southwest after midnight. Frost persists until Tuesday morning, clearing up for a sunny high near 60, and even the southwest wind wants a piece of the action, potentially gusting as high as 20 mph. Following that, Tuesday night remains clear, but the low around 41 degrees will have you reaching for your blankets as the west southwest wind continues its nightly serenade, gusts possibly reaching 20 mph. The rest of the week, as per NWS.
