Weather and public safety officials are encouraging Mississippians to prepare for a possible winter storm forecasted to cover much of the state in snow, sleet, or freezing rain on Thursday and Friday.
Freezing temperatures began blasting the Deep South after a cold front rolled in on Monday following a string of tornadoes. Since then, the frigid conditions have held and are projected to mix with precipitation late in the week.
The National Weather Service in Jackson warned the public Wednesday that temperatures could reach the low 20s starting Thursday morning, with wind chills as low as 15 degrees. The agency says that drop could mark the beginning of a two-day spell of ice, snow, and sleet.
From central to north Mississippi, a mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is “likely,” with heavy snow possible in the uppermost portion of the state.
Wintry weather is likely late Thursday afternoon through Friday, especially across the northern portions of the area. A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is likely, with heavy snow possible across northern portions of the region. pic.twitter.com/bK0BoEgJCj
— NWS Jackson MS (@NWSJacksonMS) January 8, 2025
With winter storms bringing conditions rarely seen in the Magnolia State and for which many are unprepared, hazardous driving conditions, utility pipe damage, and power outages are probable.
According to the National Weather Service, winter weather is likely for parts of MS from Thursday evening (1/9/25) through Friday (1/10/25). ❄️Snow, sleet, and freezing rain are all possible.
Mississippians should prepare for:
🚗Hazardous driving conditions
🏠Damage to exposed… pic.twitter.com/dOkRtLZSy4
— msema (@MSEMA) January 8, 2025
For tips on how to prepare you and your loved ones for the wintry weather spell, visit the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s website. You can also click here to stay up to date on forecasts and the latest weather developments.
