Germantown buys new snowplow — but others are ready for next winter
While sweltering summer temperatures scorch Shelby County, Germantown is preparing for what could happen in future winters.
Topic: winter weather
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September 2026
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February 2026
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Latest updates: Crews make progress on streets, but some business, schools are staying closed
Read The Daily Memphian’s continuing coverage of the winter weather impacting the Memphis area.
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DeSoto County urges ‘emergency travel only’ as ice and staff shortages snarl roads
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Memphis caterer delivers all the way to Holly Springs — due to weather
As winter storms left parts of north Mississippi isolated, a Memphis caterer partnered with a disaster relief group to deliver meals to those who needed them.
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States reeling from winter storm encounter a smaller FEMA
The Trump administration was quick to mobilize initial aid, but it’s not clear how a shrunken agency will handle the long-term recovery costs.
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January 2026
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From Cash Saver to Kroger, stores work to restock after winter storm
At area grocery stores, customer demand is high, and restocking depends on location and how products are delivered.
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Still slipping and sliding: Memphis braces for one more Arctic weekend
The frozen precipitation on the ground in Memphis isn’t going anywhere for the next few days, at least.
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Latest updates: Crews make progress on streets, but some business, schools are staying closed
Intrepid fun-seekers enjoy thrills of ‘Mount Bartlett’
Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist
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Germantown snowplows having trouble with frozen sheets on city streets
Germantown has two snow plows, but they haven’t been as effective due to the types of precipitation Shelby County received this past weekend.
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Millington mayor issues state of emergency
Dagen asked residents to stay home as crews work to clear the suburb’s roads.
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Ask the Memphian: What is the record snowfall in Memphis?
The biggest snowstorm to ever hit Memphis walloped the city more than a century ago, but the city as it was in 1892 handled the storm well.
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MLGW not expecting significant outages as Memphis dodges ice
‘Much more difficult today than yesterday,’ and cold temps not expected to let up this week
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MLGW not expecting significant outages as Memphis dodges ice
Memphis Light, Gas and Water CEO Doug McGowen said Memphis should dodge the severe effects of the freezing rain.
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Icy weather ‘real threat to the electric system,’ MLGW head says as winter storm hits Memphis
Memphis emergency officials cautioned Saturday that the full effect of the winter storm has not yet been felt.
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Memphis Mayor Paul Young declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm
The emergency declaration allows the city to seek reimbursement for emergency expenses incurred during the storm scheduled to hit Memphis this weekend.
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Winter storm’s effects benign so far, but freezing rain still on its way
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.
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Snow has coat of sleet on top, which can make travel treacherous
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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Your phone’s wrong: Expect sleet and snow, not an apocalypse
Memphis probably won’t get 2 feet of snow this weekend. But meteorologists agree it’s too soon to be sure what we are getting.
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With winter weather on its way, grocery stores see surge in shoppers
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, grocery-store parking lots were busy, shelves were picked over and checkout lines were backed up down aisles. Eggs, bread and milk were already scarce.
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Brace yourselves: Long-duration winter weather could bring inches of snow to Memphis, ice to Mississippi
Temperatures will drop below freezing Friday evening and likely not return to 32 degrees until the middle of next week.
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February 2025
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Memphis-area schools to remain closed Thursday
With temperatures still below freezing, snow and ice have stuck around after Tuesday night’s snowfall.
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Road conditions have improved; MLGW asks customers to conserve
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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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