Much to the joy of some and displeasure of others, snow was falling across Nashville and Middle Tennessee Friday, with many residents likely to see several inches of the white stuff before day's end.

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.

A winter storm is expected to bring up to eight inches of snow to Middle Tennessee along with ice and hazardous road conditions.

A major winter storm, bringing significant snow accumulation, has arrived in Middle Tennessee. Here is when you can expect the snow to move out.

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.

As temperatures dip down below freezing this week, and with anticipated snow and ice in the area, multiple cities in Middle Tennessee have opened up warming or cold weather shelters for those in need.

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

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of Middle Tennessee for Friday into Saturday as we expect inches of snow. Meteorologist Greg Bobos says the Winter Storm Watch goes into effect Friday morning through 6 a.m. Saturday for all Middle Tennessee counties in our viewing area.