Mississippi – Frost clings to windshields and lawns as commuters step into a sharp, quiet morning. The cold feels brief but noticeable, a reminder that winter still controls the calendar even as change arrives fast.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, early temperatures hover near the freezing mark, with calm winds allowing patchy fog to form in low-lying areas before sunrise. Visibility may drop briefly on neighborhood roads before sunshine takes over.
By late morning, temperatures climb quickly. Jackson pushes toward the upper 40s today, with dry pavement and bright skies helping melt any lingering frost. Still, drivers should watch shaded bridges early, where slick spots can linger longer than expected.
The warmer stretch peaks Thursday, when highs reach the low 50s across central Mississippi. Clouds increase late, and light fog could redevelop before midday. For now, precipitation stays limited, keeping travel impacts low through Thursday afternoon.
Conditions shift again Friday. Cooler air filters back in, bringing gusty north winds and highs closer to the lower 40s. By Friday night into Saturday morning, another freeze settles in, with lows dropping into the teens. Exposed pipes, plants, and pets will need protection once again.
This back-and-forth reflects a larger national pattern. Cold air remains entrenched across the Midwest and Great Lakes, while warmer air briefly surges north across the Deep South before retreating.
Looking ahead, temperatures slowly moderate by Sunday and early next week, with quieter weather expected. Still, flash freezing remains possible after daytime melting later this week.
Plan layers for early mornings and lighter jackets by afternoon. Traveling Friday night? Allow extra time as temperatures fall quickly.
Five-Day Outlook for Jackson, Mississippi
Today: Becoming sunny, high near 48
Tonight: Patchy fog early, low near 26
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 53
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 43
Saturday: Sunny, colder, high near 29
