Significant snowfall is rare in Middle Tennessee, but when it happens, the region is loaded with the natural terrain that draws sledding enthusiasts to multiple spots in Nashville and the surrounding areas.

FOX 17 News meteorologists say 5 to 7” is possible for Nashville's Metro area and our southern counties, with a pocket of 8". It’s possible a winter mix could develop in our southern counties. If that occurs, snow totals could be slightly less.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — All of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky are under a Winter Storm Warning starting Friday. The warning for Lincoln, Moore, and Franklin Counties runs from Midnight Friday to 6 AM Saturday. The rest of Middle TN and Southern KY are under the warning from 3 AM Friday to 6 AM Saturday.

Williamson County and other areas south of I-40 face a wind advisory on Sunday afternoon, with very cold temperatures forecast through the week.

A winter storm warning has been issued for all of Middle Tennessee. While most areas could receive between three to six inches of snow on Friday, some areas could see as much as seven inches.