Nashville is starting the day gray and chilly, hovering near freezing with about 36°F reported at Nashville International Airport after an overnight low around 31°F. A quick-moving clipper system could toss down a few light snow flurries before late morning, but most neighborhoods are still on track to warm into the 50s and low 60s by this afternoon. South winds are calm to light early, then set to pick up with gusts into the teens and around 20 mph later in the day.
What To Expect Today
There is a slight chance of snow showers between roughly 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., followed by a chance of rain between about 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., with a high near 60°F. Little to no accumulation is expected, so the main concern is a few slick spots on bridges and overpasses if flakes and light rain mix on colder pavement. This scenario and timing come from the National Weather Service in Nashville (NWS Nashville).
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
South to south-southwest winds will increase this afternoon, generally 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. That could make umbrellas a bit of a workout and turn downtown streets and exposed bridges noticeably breezy. Expect gusty pockets through the late-day commute, secure loose outdoor items, and leave extra room to brake on wet roads. Aside from the wind, conditions trend milder and drier once the light rain shifts off to the east.
Warm Weekend Ahead
Temperatures climb for the rest of the week, reaching the upper 60s to low 70s on Thursday, upper 70s on Friday, and low 80s by Saturday and Sunday, with only isolated chances for rain. For a recap of how the metro moved from cooler mornings to this warm stretch, check the March 11 forecast. For now, expect milder, mostly dry conditions through the weekend.
Bottom line: watch for a few morning flurries, then a sharp warmup and some breezy afternoons. If you are out early, take a look at the radar and local traffic before you hit the road.
