Nashville started Thursday, November 5, with patchy to locally dense fog and a slow-moving commute, but the murk is expected to lift by 8 a.m. The city should then turn sunny and mild, with temperatures rising from 45 degrees early to a high near 73 degrees.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Nashville until 8 a.m. Thursday, according to National Weather Service. Drivers should slow down, use headlights and leave extra space, particularly on smaller roads and in low-lying areas where visibility can change quickly.
Sunny Thursday, Fog Returns Tonight
After the morning fog clears, Thursday afternoon should be bright and dry, with light southwest winds and temperatures near 73 degrees. Patchy fog is expected Thursday and Friday mornings, while the low settles near 46 degrees.
The calmer, drier pattern is a notable turn from Hoodline's earlier forecast, which tracked the storms and rain that moved through Middle Tennessee earlier this week. That earlier forecast put Friday's high near 68 degrees; the current outlook calls for a cooler Friday.
Weekend Chill Brings Frost Concerns
The bigger change arrives Friday night into the weekend, when lows drop to around 39 degrees Friday night and 35 degrees Saturday night, as reported by National Weather Service. Saturday should be sunny with a high near 60, while Sunday climbs only slightly higher to around 62 degrees.
The broader region is forecast to see lows in the 30s, with some upper-20s readings in Cumberland Valley locations during the weekend. Nashville's forecast is milder, but gardeners should still protect sensitive plants before the weekend nights turn sharply colder.
Protecting Sensitive Plants
For a brief fall frost, UT Extension says row covers or low tunnels can raise temperatures around plants and provide some protection from low temperatures. That guidance does not mean frost is certain.
Dry Weather Holds Through Veterans Day
Mostly dry conditions are expected beginning Thursday, with an outside chance of a Friday sprinkle. After the weekend, afternoon temperatures are expected to rise gradually into midweek.
