How much will it snow in Nashville, Middle TN? Here is what the National Weather Service is saying

Diana Leyva and Juan Buitrago, Nashville Tennessean
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With freezing temperatures settling in for the week ahead, many are left wondering if Nashville and Middle Tennessee will see snow next week. And if so, how much?

The short answer - yes and while how much will fall will vary across the Midstate, potential travel impacts are anticipated.

Early Sunday, the National Weather Service in Nashville upgraded a winter storm watch to a winter storm warning in effect from 6 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Tuesday for the potential of widespread snowfall of 2-4 inches of snow across the northwest Midstate.

The heaviest accumulation is expected south of I-40 and along the Cumberland Plateau, with a potential of 3 to 7 inches.

The weather service said starting Sunday, we'll be below freezing temperatures through Thursday, with the coldest temperatures expected Monday and Tuesday night.

Snow will arrive late Sunday and last through Tuesday, the heaviest snow is expected during the day Monday. Any snow that falls will not melt until at least Thursday, the weather service said in a post to X.

Thankfully, according to NWS Nashville meteorologist Corey Mueller, there is currently no "ice or ice rain" in the forecast, indicating that a layer of ice settling on top of the snow is unlikely.

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Predicted snow totals for Middle Tennessee

Snow ratios will be higher than typical for Middle Tennessee thanks to the cold air in place. Probabilities can provide an idea of what to be prepared for: The weather service says that in general 2-5 inches of snow is expected across Middle Tennessee. Locally higher amounts are also possible.

The timing for the snowfall is Sunday night through Tuesday morning.

Forecast snow amounts for Middle Tennessee are as follows:

  • Nashville: 3-4 inches

  • Waverly: 2-3 inches

  • Clarksville: 2-3 inches

  • Waynesboro: 4-6 inches

  • Columbia: 4-6 inches

  • Lafayette: 3-4 inches

  • Smithville: 4-6 inches

  • Tullahoma: 4-6 inches

  • Jamestown: 4-6 inches

  • Crossville: 4-6 inches

Additionally, the snow and freezing temperatures will cause significant travel impacts early next week they said. "If you must travel, be sure to check the latest road conditions and give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination," the weather service says.

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Nashville area radar

Nashville 7-day forecast

Saturday: Sunny with a high near 41 and a low around 15 at night.

Sunday: High near 26. Snow likely after 3 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Low around 15.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: High near 23. 100% chance of precipitation, including snow. Low around 10.

Tuesday: A 20% chance of snow before 7 a.m. Mostly cloudy with a high near 21 and a low around 5.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 30. Mostly clear.

Thursday: Slight chance of rain and snow after 1 p.m. Partly sunny with a high near 38. Chance of rain and snow in the evening. Low of 19.

Friday: Chance of rain and snow. High near 32. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Diana Leyva covers trending news and service for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter at @_leyvadiana

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