Memphis-area schools to remain closed Thursday
With temperatures still below freezing, snow and ice have stuck around after Tuesday night’s snowfall. Road conditions have improved; MLGW asks customers to conserveRelated content:
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February 2025
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Road conditions have improved; MLGW asks customers to conserve
Temperatures in the area are expected to plunge into the teens Thursday. The high temperature on Friday is predicted to hover near freezing.
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Memphis airport open, flight schedules could be affected
Crews are focusing on preventing ice and snow buildup on runways and taxiways while also clearing ramps, service roads, terminal roadways and more.
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Dreams of spring dashed by mid-week snow chances
Rain and strong winds are likely Saturday with wintry weather and plunging temperatures hitting Memphis mid-week.
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January 2025
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Snowfall brings opportunities for fun but also risks
Sledding down the bluff, perhaps the area’s steepest hill, was one of the ways Memphians enjoyed the snow that turned the city into a winter playground for some. For others, the weather is a serious threat.
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Here are Memphis’ snow plans and what’s closed Friday
The City of Memphis will use its new snow and ice-removal plan when winter weather hits late Thursday night or early Friday morning.
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Anatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
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Half a foot of snow predicted for Mid-South Friday
Snowfall is expected to begin overnight Thursday into Friday morning and continue throughout the day Friday.
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Flurries possible Monday but don’t expect more than a light dusting
The Mid-South will experience weather whiplash in the next 24 hours as a significant cold front ushers in the coldest air of the season this week.
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February 2024
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Snow falls in West Tennessee, but it won’t stick around
As the snow cleared out, the National Weather Service of Memphis warned of black ice.
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January 2024
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Memphis avoided major power outages during a recent winter storm. How?
Even though it was colder for longer, Memphis got a welcome surprise this past storm: The power mostly stayed on.
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Boil-water advisory ends for MLGW customers
MLGW’s water samples have come back clear.
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Refreeze keeps roads hazardous into weekend
The City of Memphis is using all of its available resources to improve road conditions, but low temperatures are hindering those efforts.
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Here’s the city’s priority roads for snow plowing and treatment
Olive Branch declares state of emergency
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MLGW issues boil-water advisory for all customers
“We will be working on this for the next few days,” MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen said.
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Precautionary boil-water advisory issued for parts of Shelby County
MLGW has recently added an online tool for customers to check and see if their neighborhood is at risk of contamination and under the boil-water advisory. Read this article for the link.
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Here’s the city’s priority roads for snow plowing and treatment
Olive Branch declares state of emergency
MLGW asks customers to conserve water
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Calkins: The Tigers lost and the fans stayed home. But that wasn’t the worst part.
On a cold and miserable night — a night when fans were urged to stay home — the Tigers blew a 20-point lead to lose to South Florida. And then Penny Hardaway hinted at ominous chemistry issues within the team.
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Here’s the city’s priority roads for snow plowing and treatment
Priority roads for the City of Memphis are major roads — generally defined as roads with four or more lanes — and roads with bridges, inclines, declines or overpasses.
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MLGW asks customers to conserve water
After more than three days of freezing conditions across the Mid-South, MLGW’s concern is shifting from power outages to water issues as mains break and low pressure becomes a predominant issue.
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Burst pipes cause flooding at 201 Poplar, juvenile court
Division 7 Judge Bill Anderson said there was about a foot of water at the front of his courtroom.
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City urges people to stay off roads
Memphis Public Works Director Robert Knecht said people should stay off the roads because ice accumulation will make it difficult for the city to continue clearing streets Thursday.
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Power demand nears record as another cold snap is on the way
Mid-morning Tuesday, TVA’s demand hit 31,000 megawatts, inching closer to the 2022 record that warranted the need for mandatory rolling blackouts. But as of Tuesday night, MLGW CEO Doug McGowen said no blackouts are planned.
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Two weather-related deaths suspected in Shelby County
MLGW, TVA ask customers to conserve energy
Memphis airport is open, weather across nation affecting flights
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Two weather-related deaths suspected in Shelby County
“I ask you to check on your family, friends, neighbors, and, of course, any pets. If you know someone that needs assistance, get them assistance,” said Greg Waymon of the city’s Office of Emergency Management.
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Memphis gears up for coming winter storm
“This is not a time to panic,” said Memphis Light, Gas and Water president and CEO Doug McGowen. “It’s a time to prepare.”
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Memphis braces for severe cold
Sleet falling outside the National Weather Service of Memphis office Tuesday afternoon is an indication of the weather expected later this week; a light dusting of snow isn’t out of the question.
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December 2023
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Snow unlikely in Memphis by year-end
At most, there could be some light flurries, but even then, forecaster Andy Chiuppi said the conditions aren’t right for it to stick around.
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