Current conditions in Nashville at 7:28 PM show a frigid atmosphere, with the mercury plummeting to 13.1°F amidst overcast skies. The wind whispers at 7.3 mph, providing little solace from the cold, with no precipitation currently falling.

Earlier today, Nashville was enveloped by heavy snowfall which contributed to a total precipitation of 1.87 inches. Temperatures reached a high of 32.5°F before descending to the day’s low of 10.6°F. Winds peaked at a chilling 16.7 mph, and the likelihood of precipitation was invariably certain at 100%.

Tonight, the cold tightens its grip with an anticipated low of 10.6°F, while the winds are expected to ease slightly, gusting up to 8.1 mph. The sky remains heavy with an overcast mantle, and there’s a mere 1% chance of further precipitation. The serenity of the overcast night masks the severity of the cold to come.

A Severe Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for most of Middle Tennessee, highlighting dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 degrees below zero. This severe alert will persist until noon CST Tuesday. Preceding this, a Minor Cold Weather Advisory will be active from midnight tonight till 6 PM CST Monday, warning of very cold wind chills between 0 to 5 below zero. The bone-chilling cold poised to sweep through the area could result in significant impacts, demanding attention and caution.

Residents are urged to stay informed and prepare for these harsh conditions. It’s a night to bundle up securely, limit time outdoors, and ensure that heating systems are functioning properly, as Nashville braces for a deep, penetrating cold that promises to challenge the warmth of any hearth.