Snow has coat of sleet on top, which can make travel treacherous
That coating of snow is deceptively dangerous, especially for the area’s sidewalks and roadways, National Weather Service meteorologist Andrew Chiuppi said. (David Boyd/The Daily Memphian)
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.
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Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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