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 significant snow event will move into the Middle Tennessee region on Friday. Here's how much snow the greater Nashville area can expect.

Snow is expected to begin mid-morning for East Tennessee cities such as Knoxville, Gatlinburg and Oneida, and in early afternoon for those further north, closer to the Virginia state line, according to the National Weather Service.

Some areas of Middle Tennessee, especially over the Cumberland Plateau, will fall below freezing on Monday and will remain there until Friday.

Mayor Freddie O'Connell and NDOT expressed confidence this week that the city will be ready for the coming winter storm.

A a state of emergency for Tennessee was issued on Thursday in anticipation poor conditions after snow hits the state. Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency issued a state of emergency Thursday to provide relief across the state.

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 and the surrounding areas are set to be blanketed with snow on Friday. Here's which schools are closed.