Memphis continued to wait for the winter storm’s full effects Saturday afternoon as leaders remained apprehensive about the arrival of freezing rain that is expected to last through the night.

Memphis emergency officials cautioned Saturday that the full effect of the winter storm has not yet been felt.

Memphis falls behind early and never catches up to take its third consecutive conference road loss.

NCAA men’s basketball box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Wichita State Shockers. 

What’s closed in Memphis for the 2026 ice storm? We will keep you up-to-date here. 

The snow coating hides as much as an inch of icy sleet, so travel outside — walking or driving — is discouraged, the National Weather Service says.

If Ja Morant is dealt before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, the injury update would mean he has likely played his final game for the franchise.

Memphis International Airport is open Saturday, Jan. 24, but all departing flights canceled. Sunday, Jan. 25, will be impacted as well.

Read The Daily Memphian’s continuing coverage of the winter storm predicted to impact the Memphis area.

The emergency declaration allows the city to seek reimbursement for emergency expenses incurred during the storm scheduled to hit Memphis this weekend. 

The 1.6 million-square-foot facility at 2753 Sprankel Ave. will handle a “state-of-the art automated sort system,” according to documents. 

Nothing is more comforting on a chilly winter day than a steamy bowl of soup, especially when the weather forecast is for ice and snow.