Tennessee – A prolonged winter storm brought light to moderate snowfall across portions of Tennessee from January 23 through January 26, with top totals reaching 5 inches, according to compiled storm reports.
The highest snowfall totals reported in the state were 5.0 inches, observed in Alamo, Bradford, and Millington, making them the snowiest reported locations in Tennessee during the multi-day event. These totals were concentrated primarily across western Tennessee, where colder surface temperatures supported accumulating snow.
Additional high-end reports include 4.8 inches in Humboldt and Munford, while Dyersburg recorded 4.5 inches. Several other communities across the western and central portions of the state reported snowfall totals near or above 4 inches, highlighting the storm’s consistent but lower-end impact compared to areas farther north.
Snowfall totals of 4.1 inches were measured in Gallaway, while Fairview (4 miles south-southeast) and Ripley each recorded 4.0 inches. In the Memphis area, Midtown Memphis measured 3.5 inches, reflecting slightly lower totals closer to the Mississippi River corridor.
Snow accumulated steadily over multiple days rather than falling in a single intense burst, prolonging slick travel conditions. While snowfall totals were modest, impacts were amplified by cold temperatures, which limited melting and allowed snow and ice to persist on roads and bridges.
Major routes, including Interstates 40 and 55, experienced periods of hazardous travel, particularly during overnight and early morning hours. Secondary roads and untreated surfaces remained slick even after snowfall tapered.
The January 23–26 storm ranks as a notable winter weather event for Tennessee, particularly for western portions of the state, where snowfall of this magnitude is less common and can lead to outsized travel impacts.
