At 5:14 PM in Nashville, the air holds a crisp chill of -2°C, clear skies arching overhead like a vast, unblemished canvas. The wind, a gentle whisper at 4.4 kph, barely stirs the bare branches of the city’s robust oak trees. No precipitation marks this serene winter scene, a paused moment in nature’s often tumultuous narrative.

Earlier today, temperatures struggled to rise, barely reaching highs just shy of freezing at -0.1°C while the wind played a more assertive role, gusting up to 17.4 kph. These brisk breezes ribboned through overcast skies, weaving patches of grey and white until they finally cleared, giving way to the serene azure that now blankets the city.

As twilight deepens, the forecast promises no deviation from this calm; a continued clear sky with temperatures expected to dip to an evening low of -5.4°C. The wind will slow its pace as night unfolds, calming to a soft 8.2 kph. Under such serene conditions, the likelihood of precipitation remains staunchly at zero, ensuring a dry and crisp evening.

Such peace in the sky offers a silent vigil over Nashville as residents savor the tranquil close to their day. Wrapped in the cool embrace of clear winter air, the city sleeps under a blanket of stars, each one a shimmering note in the quiet symphony of the night.