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Nashville Braces for a Mix of Freezing Fog and Sunny Spells with Cold Snap Ahead

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Published on January 28, 2026
Nashville Braces for a Mix of Freezing Fog and Sunny Spells with Cold Snap AheadSource: Unsplash/Mykola Kolya Korzh

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a forecast for the upcoming days with a range of weather patterns expected across the region. According to the National Weather Service, patchy fog is expected before 9 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies that will gradually clear, with a high near 33 degrees. Winds will be calm early, becoming west-northwest around 5 mph.

As night falls, temperatures in the Nashville area are expected to dip low, with a forecasted low of around 13 degrees. Patchy fog will develop between 3 am and 4 am; however, the calm wind should remain steady throughout the night. The period between sunrise and 9 am the following day, Thursday, could see patchy fog. "Partly sunny" skies will grace the day, as temperatures rise modestly with a high near 38 degrees and calm winds turning east at about 5 mph. Continuing into the night, the low is predicted to hover around 21 degrees, with most of the cloud cover persisting, as reported by the NWS.

As the week progresses, Friday and Saturday are looking partly sunny, though decidedly chillier. The NWS reports a high near 32 for Friday, with the north wind picking up to 10 mph. As Friday night enters, the mostly cloudy conditions will see temperatures plunging to around 9 degrees. The weekend doesn't promise much relief from the cold as the high on Saturday is expected only near 21, with "north northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph."

The outlook for early next week suggests a gradual warming trend. Sunday's daytime temperatures are forecasted to reach near 30 degrees, with calm winds that will shift northwest at around 5 mph. For those planning to enjoy the little warmth of the slowly climbing mercury, "Partly sunny" is the prediction. The week begins on a slightly warmer note with Monday seeing a partly sunny sky and a high near 39 degrees. As the evening sets in, the low will settle around 20 degrees. By Tuesday, it seems the Nashville area will be basking in "Mostly sunny" conditions with the high reaching near 44 degrees.