Nashville residents can expect a quick shift from light jackets to umbrellas as the weather conditions are set to change early this week. The city woke up to a chilly 36 degrees Fahrenheit this morning, with patchy frost before 8 a.m., but the sun will continue to shine and deliver a high near 65. However, as winds start to pick up, reaching gusts of up to 20 mph, the NWS advises us not to get too comfortable with the serene skies. Tonight will see partly cloudy conditions, with a low hovering around 50 degrees and a south wind persisting at around 10 mph.
Things are projected to truly take a turn tomorrow, with a 70 percent chance of showers after 5 p.m. The temperature bump to a high near 69 might not be enough to stave off the need for umbrellas as cloud coverage increases. The NWS states, "South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph." By tomorrow night, showers are likely before midnight, and winds will shift north-northwest with similar gusts, signaling a clear change in weather patterns.
Going into Tuesday, the city will return to mostly sunny skies, offering a temporary respite with a high near 53 and calmer north-northwest winds. Yet, this only sets the stage for even cooler nights, as areas of frost are expected to develop between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Tuesday night. Wednesday will bring a slight increase in temperature and a 20 percent chance of showers after noon, as mentioned by the NWS. As families prepare for Thanksgiving, they may also need to prepare for inclement weather, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm expected Wednesday night. Thanksgiving Day is forecast to be cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of precipitation.
For those bracing against the uncertainty of weather this week, the NWS advises keeping a steady eye on the forecast, as conditions are subject to evolve quickly. As the city looks toward the tail end of the week, residents can expect mostly sunny days, albeit with much cooler temperatures—markedly so by Friday night's widespread frost and lows around 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Saturday will remain sunny, mirroring the cool trend, with a high again near 44 and more widespread frost.
