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Memphis, Tennessee – A potentially impactful winter storm is increasingly likely to affect the Mid-South from Friday through Sunday, bringing a dangerous mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain along with bitter cold temperatures. Travel disruptions, power outages, and prolonged sub-freezing conditions are becoming more likely as confidence grows in the overall storm setup.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, wintry precipitation could begin as early as Friday and persist through the weekend. While exact precipitation types and totals remain uncertain, probabilities show a significant risk for impactful winter weather across West Tennessee, Northeast Arkansas, and North Mississippi. Portions of the region carry a 40 to 60 percent chance of exceeding three inches of snow, while the threat for more than a quarter-inch of ice is highest across North Mississippi and southern sections of the Mid-South…