JACKSON, Miss. – The air across central Mississippi carries a sharp chill this morning, the kind that bites at dawn and glazes windshields before sunrise. A hard freeze is settling in across the Jackson metro and surrounding counties, marking the strongest cold snap so far this fall. As clear skies dominate today, the focus quickly turns to protecting crops, pipes, and outdoor pets before temperatures plunge again Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a Freeze Warning remains in effect through 9 a.m. Monday, with another warning from 9 p.m. Monday until 8 a.m. Tuesday. Lows will tumble into the upper 20s tonight and could reach as low as 23 degrees early Tuesday morning in outlying areas like Rankin and Scott Counties. These subfreezing conditions are expected to end the growing season across central Mississippi.
Residents are urged to cover tender plants, drip faucets, and bring pets indoors. Farmers and gardeners should prepare for potential damage to sensitive vegetation. Winds from the north at 10 to 20 mph will ease by this evening, allowing cold air to settle into the region under a clear, calm sky — ideal conditions for frost formation.
To be fair, relief comes quickly. By Veterans Day, highs rebound to near 60 degrees under full sunshine. Temperatures will rise sharply midweek, reaching the mid-70s by Wednesday, signaling a return to mild, late-fall comfort before the next cool-down ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
Five-Day Forecast for Jackson, MS:
Sun: 62/32 – Sunny; breezy north winds easing late.
Mon: 47/26 – Sunny; hard freeze develops late.
Tue (Veterans Day): 59/42 – Frost early; sunny, milder afternoon.
Wed: 74/54 – Sunny; warmer, calm winds.
Thu: 75/52 – Mostly sunny; early holiday travel weather looks ideal.
