Winter Hits Hard in Memphis
Memphis is still shaking off the effects of a rare and intense winter storm. Days after the snow and freezing rain swept across the Mid-South, road conditions remain hazardous. Local schools, including those in Shelby County Schools and Memphis-Shelby County Schools, have stayed closed due to persistent ice and unsafe travel routes.
Public Safety Is Priority
City officials and the Tennessee Department of Transportation continue to advise residents to avoid unnecessary travel. Emergency crews are working around the clock to clear major roads like I-240, Poplar Avenue, and Getwell Road, but secondary streets in neighborhoods like Orange Mound, Midtown, and Frayser may remain icy and slick. The focus remains on keeping essential travel routes open and providing aid wherever needed. For official city updates visit Memphis city website.
Tips for Navigating Memphis This Week
- If you must drive, slow down and increase your following distance.
- Check Memphis weather and traffic reports before leaving home.
- Bundle up and check on neighbors, especially seniors, as power outages are still possible.
- Look out for black ice, especially on bridges like the iconic Hernando de Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River.
What’s Next for the Bluff City
Forecasters suggest a gradual warm-up, but the city urges patience as crews finish salting and clearing the roads. Stay safe, Memphis—and thank you to the tireless workers making our city move again.
For ongoing updates and resources, check the Commercial Appeal winter storm coverage.
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Original Story by Jack Armstrong,Brooke Muckerman at https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/weather/2026/01/27/memphis-winter-storm-tuesday-updates-road-conditions/88367845007/
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