Middle Tennessee Sees Warmer Weekend Weather After Ice Storm

Residents can expect highs in the upper 40s to low 50s with a mix of sun and clouds.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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After being stuck indoors for over a week due to an ice storm, many Middle Tennesseans will be able to get outside and enjoy the nicer weather this weekend. Temperatures on both Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach the upper 40s to low 50s, with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the days. The weather will be dry, providing perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Why it matters

The recent ice storm left many Middle Tennessee residents confined to their homes for over a week. The warmer, drier weather this weekend will provide a much-needed opportunity for people to get outside, run errands, and enjoy recreational activities after being cooped up.

The details

Forecasters predict highs in the upper 40s to low 50s both Saturday and Sunday, with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the days. Morning lows will still be around freezing, but the daytime temperatures should be mild enough for residents to comfortably spend time outdoors.

  • The ice storm hit the region over a week ago.
  • The warmer, drier weather is expected this Saturday and Sunday (February 8-9, 2026).

The players

Middle Tennesseans

Residents of the Middle Tennessee region, including the Nashville metropolitan area, who were impacted by the recent ice storm.

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The takeaway

After being cooped up for over a week due to the ice storm, the warmer and drier weather this weekend will provide a much-needed opportunity for Middle Tennessee residents to get outside, run errands, and enjoy recreational activities.