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Nashville Braces for Chilly Week Ahead with Light Snow, Rain on the Horizon

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Published on December 11, 2024
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The National Weather Service in Nashville has provided an update on weather conditions for the region. Currently, the weather is marked by light snow, with a temperature of 36°F and a humidity of 76%. The wind is calm, and the barometer reads 30.04 in (1017.3 MB). The dewpoint is at 29°F, with visibility stretching to 8 miles. According to the National Weather Service, this update was last posted at 4:53 a.m. CST on December 11.

Looking ahead, there’s a chance for a slight mix of rain between 1 pm and 2 pm today, with skies clearing later and a peak temperature near 46°F. Winds from the west may reach 5 to 15 mph speeds, with possible gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight's outlook is mostly clear, with low temperatures at around 27°F. The winds are expected to ease after midnight, following a stronger presence earlier in the evening.

The forecast for Thursday predicts sunny skies with temperatures climbing near 47°F. South-southeast winds are anticipated to pick up at about five mph in the afternoon. That evening, the region can expect increasing clouds with low temperatures around 33°F. The light wind should then become calm as the night progresses.

Partly sunny conditions are in store for Friday, with a high likely reaching 56°F. A light breeze from the south-southeast could intensify, moving at 5 to 10 mph in the morning hours. By Friday night, there's a 20 percent chance of rain after midnight, and mostly cloudy skies will prevail, with a low hugging the 41°F mark. Winds could stir up again, sustaining south-southeast currents reaching 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially blasting as high as 20 mph.

The weekend forecasts a steady increase in precipitation probability, with rain mainly expected to start after noon on Saturday and an imposing 80% chance by evening. The likelihood of rain hovers at 90% for Saturday night. Highs and lows for the weekend are predicted to be in the high 50s and high 40s, respectively. As the new week begins, NWS Nashville projects intermittent rain chances ranging between 20% and 40%, with temperatures maintaining a mostly moderate tone for the season.