A Severe Winter Storm Warning is in effect for much of Middle Tennessee until 6 PM CST Sunday. Early this frosty morning in Nashville, the city woke to a dense overcast sky and a chilling temperature of 17.6°F. The brisk wind is blowing at 10 mph, stirring the cold to bite a bit deeper, though no precipitation has yet kissed the ground.

Today, Nashville prepares for a significant turn in the weather. The temperature will sluggishly climb to a high near 27.3°F but slide back to 17.4°F as the snow begins to assert itself, driven by winds nudging up to 10.7 mph. The skies threaten with a 92% chance of precipitation, promising a total of about 0.41 inches of snowfall through the day, which could paint the town in moderate flurries of white.

Tonight, the saga continues with the temperature holding slightly warmer at a low of 25.2°F. However, the winter storm is far from over. Winds will soften to 7.5 mph, yet the city will face a new challenge as light freezing rain is expected to coat the surfaces with a slick gloss. The likelihood of precipitation hovers at a stubborn 91%.

Under the weight of heavy mixed precipitation expected across the region, accumulations of snow and sleet will vary starkly across geographical lines, ranging from 3 to 6 inches north of I-40 and thinner layers of 1 to 3 inches to the south. Significant ice accumulation between two-tenths and one-half of an inch could render travel nearly impossible and may cause widespread power outages and tree damage, casting a spell of silence broken only by the occasional crack and thud of yielding branches.

Embark gently and warily into the day, for the encroaching storm holds both a mesmerizing beauty and a perilous bite. Whether admiring from behind the safety of a frosted window or venturing cautiously outside, it’s a day to witness nature’s profound strength as it reclaims the landscape of Nashville under its icy envelop.