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by | Jan 14, 2024 | Local News

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DEVELOPING STORY: The KWAM Staff will be posting updates throughout the next several days on this page as we endure the first major winter storm of the season. The National Weather Service says a winter storm alert will be in effect at noon today and will continue through Tuesday morning. The Mid-South could see as much as a half foot of snow along with dangerously cold temperatures. Click here to get the KWAM News App so you can listen to us everywhere.

Road Conditions:

TDOT is working around the clock to make sure drivers across the Mid South stay safe. See below:

Germantown Police: GPD would like to remind everyone to stay safe during the inclement weather, and please check on your neighbors and pets. The roads are still covered in snow with a few areas of patchy ice. Please use extreme caution when venturing out on the roadways.

School Cancellations:

  • Arlington Community Schools (CLOSED TUESDAY)
  • Bartlett City Schools (CLOSED TUESDAY)
  • Briarcrest Christian School (CLOSED TUESDAY)
  • Christian Brothers High School (CLOSED TUESDAY)
  • First Assembly Christian School (CLOSED TUESDAY)
  • Hutchison School (CLOSED TUESDAY)
  • Memphis Shelby County Schools (CLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY)
  • Millington Municipal Schools (CLOSED TUESDAY)
  • Northpoint Christian School (CLOSED TUESDAY)
  • West Memphis School District (CLOSED TUESDAY)
  • St. Mary’s Episcopal School (CLOSED TUESDAY)

City of Memphis:

Memphis City officials will hold a press conference Monday at 3:30 PM CT to update the public on weather conditions. Listen LIVE on KWAMradio.com.

Also, MATA has suspended Fixed Route, Trolley, and On Demand services on Monday, January 15 due to rapidly deteriorating weather and hazardous road conditions throughout the area. For complete information, visit matatransit.com/mlk-jr-day-inc

Memphis International Airport:

  • Memphis International Airport is open and flights are continuing to arrive and depart. Airport crews are continuing to work around the clock.
  • However, winter weather across the nation has impacted airline flight schedules. Passengers should check directly with their airlines before traveling today. Airlines manage all aspects of scheduling and will have the most up-to-date information.
  • MEM’s consolidated deicing facility is active and airlines are performing deicing operations as needed.
  • While MEM is responsible for deicing and clearing runways and taxiways, airlines handle all aspects of deicing aircraft, including inventory, scheduling, application and equipment maintenance.
  • MEM has 44 vehicles dedicated to snow/ice removal, including snow brooms, plow trucks, snow blowers, liquid and granular de-icing trucks, and tractors.
  • About 75 Airfield Maintenance and 50 Building Maintenance employees are available, along with staff from Operations, Communications, Airport Police, Procurement, and other areas. The vast majority of the Airport Authority’s 300 employees are involved in winter weather operations in some capacity.
  • Due to road conditions, passengers should also allow for extra time to get to the airport. It is recommended that they arrive at least two hours prior to their scheduled departure.

Shelby County: 

This Can’t Be Good – The Weather Channel is in Town

Collierville PD Working Numerous Crashes

Northbound Houston Levee, from Poplar Avenue to Frank Road has been shutdown due to ice. This only applies to northbound at this time. CPD is working several crashes and Public Services is out to salt the roadway. Full coverage on our live storm blog on our website. Send us your photos: [email protected].

What To Do If You’re in a Car Crash

The Memphis Police Department is operating under the inclement weather crash policy. This will remain in effect until further notice.
If you are involved in a non-injury crash, please:

  • Exchange information which includes: name, address, phone number, insurance information, and vehicle information, including the tag number.
  • Take photos of the involved vehicles, including the tag.
  • Both drivers should call the same precinct (the nearest) or the MPD Traffic office within five working days.
  • An officer will complete the needed report.

Road conditions remain slick. We urge you to stay off the roadways unless it is necessary to travel. If you encounter an intersection where the traffic light is not working, it should be treated as a four-way stop. While traveling, please remain focused on the roadway.

If you encounter first responders working, please slow down and move over to allow the first responder’s room to work safely.

During a power outage, if you have a generator, please keep it outdoors to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. If using a portable generator, secure it to a fixed object outside.

University of Memphis Closes Campus

Due to inclement weather, all UofM facilities will close at 5 p.m. today. Dining options will be accessible at Tiger Den. All UofM campuses will be closed on Jan. 15 for MLK Day. A decision about campus closure for Tuesday will be made by 5 p.m. on Monday.

KWAM Listeners Post Snow Photos

Snow is falling across the Mid-South. Send your photos and video to [email protected].

 

Bartlett Police Dept.’s Facebook Feed on Fire During Snowstorm

Snowflakes Spotted in Desoto County

First Snowflakes Fall in Collierville

The Arctic Air Has Arrived

Airport Prepared for Snow, Freezing Temps

Flights are currently running on schedule at Memphis International Airport. However, it’s best to check with your airline before heading out. Here are other updates from the airport:

  • When winter weather is forecast, MEM schedules its crews based on the amount, duration and type of the expected precipitation. Snow and ice require different types of treatment. The goal is to prevent the buildup of ice and snow on runways and taxiways so that aircraft can continue to operate.
  • MEM has 44 vehicles dedicated to snow/ice removal, including snow brooms, plow trucks, snow blowers, liquid and granular de-icing trucks, and tractors.
  • About 75 Airfield Maintenance and 50 Building Maintenance employees are available, along with staff from Operations, Communications, Airport Police, Procurement, and other areas. The vast majority of the Airport Authority’s 300 employees are involved in winter weather operations in some capacity.
  • Passengers should check frequently with their airlines for the latest scheduling information. The airlines will have the most up to date information on scheduling at Memphis and elsewhere across the country. Even if MEM is open with flights arriving and departing, weather across the U.S. could disrupt airline schedules.

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