Nashville residents can expect a mix of showers, chilly temperatures, and even some snowfall as the week progresses, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS). The city experienced drizzle early this morning with a humidity of 86% and temperatures lingering at 47°F (8°C). Winds blowing from the south at 6 mph added a slight chill, bringing the windchill factor down to 44°F (7°C), as reported by the NWS Nashville.
Overnight showers are likely to persist, with a 70% chance of precipitation and possible new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth inch. Coming Saturday, the likelihood of showers drops slightly before 11 a.m. It may return after 4 p.m., with the NWS forecasting a high of 52°F by mid-morning before temperatures fall to around 41°F for the remainder of the day. A shift in the wind from south-southwest to north-northwest is also expected.
As the weekend wears on, Nashville could see a mix of rain and snow showers on Saturday night with a low dipping to around 26°F. On Sunday, the chance of snow showers before 11am sits at 40%, followed by cloudy and then gradually clearer skies. Temperatures are predicted to climb to a high near 31°F, accompanied by northwestern gusts as high as 20 mph.
Looking ahead to the start of the week, the NWS assures a sunny Martin Luther King Day with highs reaching near 25°F, a chilly reprieve from the wintry mix. Monday night's forecast predicts more clouds with calmer winds and a low of around 15°F. The following days maintain the trend of cold but generally clear conditions, with daytime highs slowly climbing throughout the week and nighttime lows reminding residents of winter's grasp.
As the city casts its eyes towards Wednesday and beyond, it can expect sunny skies with a high nearing 34°F, followed by a partly cloudy night with a low around 22°F. Thursday brings partly sun, reaching up to 43°F, before returning to mostly cloudy conditions at night. The week is slated to close on a brighter note on Friday with mostly sunny weather and a high near 44°F, according to the latest NWS Nashville data.
