Nashville residents can expect a mix of clouds and sunshine this coming week, with temperatures gradually climbing into the mid-70s, forecasters said Sunday.

Early risers on Monday might encounter areas of frost before 9 a.m., but the rest of the day should be sunny with highs approaching a comfortable 68 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Nashville, the wind will be becoming east northeast around 5 mph, this is in stark contrast to this morning's chilly wind chill brought temperatures down to 41°F (5°C), even though the thermostat read 45°F (7°C).

The forecast calls for mostly clear skies continuing into Monday night, with temperatures dipping to a low around 44, while Tuesday will bring mostly sunny conditions and a high of 74, with breezy south-southwest winds reaching up to 15 mph, and gusts that could hit 25 mph, predicts the NWS.

Chances of showers enter the picture Tuesday night between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. and carry a 30 percent chance of precipitation though skies are expected to clear up after, leading into a sunny Wednesday with highs again near 74. Notwithstanding a mostly clear Wednesday night, with lows hovering around 46, the weather should hold steady into the weekend although Friday brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms at 20 percent, with temperatures possibly reaching up to 80 degrees. That trend continues into Saturday with the mercury potentially hitting 82 despite the 30 percent chance of rain.

For those planning outdoor activities, the week ahead appears promising with plenty of sunshine, except for the slight hiccup of potential showers midweek. As usual, the NWS suggests checking the latest forecasts before heading out.