The coldest air of the season so far will settle into the Memphis area for Sunday and early next week. MEMPHIS, Tenn — The coldest air of the winter season so far is expected to move into Memphis and the Mid-South by Sunday, January 19, with even colder weather expected early next week.

Roads across the Mid-South will soon be covered in snow. Transportation officials in Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi all urged drivers to stay at home unless travel is absolutely necessary. FOX13 is committed to keeping an eye on our roads.

Memphis is expected to receive four to six inches of sno w on Friday, and road conditions are expected to worsen as the day goes on.

For much of the Memphis metro, snow totals will range from 5 to 7 inches. There could be a few spots that see 6 to 8 inches.

SNOW READY ⛐ Transportation agencies have already started preparing to keep drivers safe before snow was expected to blanket roads across the Mid-South later this week.

TSU unveiled their new schedule, which is missing the Southern Heritage Classic. The SHC Cultural Celebration is planned for September 11-13 in 2025. TSU is not currently scheduled to play a game that weekend. Action News 5 has reached out to TSU for a statement.

Jonas Aidoo had four points and five rebounds for Arkansas in Tennessee basketball's 76-52 win Saturday. Aidoo transferred from Tennessee in April.

Memphis’ season-high in turnovers is 20, and it’s no surprise which game it was: Arkansas State – the only Quad 3 loss on the Tigers’ schedule. The Red Wolves scored 17 points off those 20 turnovers and won the game 85-72.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Chaz Lanier scored 29 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee over No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 on Saturday and tie for the best start to a season in program history. The Volunteers (14-0 ...

Tennessee finished with four Vols in double figures. Chaz Lanier led all scorers with 29 points. Igor Milicic was a force on the glass; he finished the day with a double-double, 13 points and 18 ...

And, in the game of the night, on CBS Sports Network, Oregon State beat nationally ranked Gonzaga 97-89 in overtime. Relatively speaking, it was a slow day in the sport (except for another Florida coach being accused of wrongdoing in a Title IX complaint).

Tennessee Tops Arkansas Behind 50 Free Tie From Mona McSharry, Jillian Crooks. The Volunteers swept the swimming events in the SEC meet.