Mississippi skies hang mostly cloudy and mild this morning, but changes are lining up fast across Jackson. Temperatures already sit in the mid-60s, and scattered showers could redevelop by midday, setting up a wet evening commute along I-55 and Highway 49.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a 20% chance of showers develops between noon and 2 p.m., with rain chances climbing to 40–70% tonight. Thunderstorms are possible, and rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter inch could fall, with locally higher totals in stronger cells.
Wet pavement could slow traffic by sunset.
Highs reach near 68 degrees before cooler air begins sliding in. Winds shift from the east northeast around 5 mph, then turn north overnight. Showers taper Saturday morning, but another round remains possible after 9 a.m., with highs climbing to 71 degrees.
By Saturday night, temperatures fall sharply to 38 degrees as north winds increase to 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph. Sunday turns sunny but cooler, with a high near 55. Clear skies Sunday night allow temperatures to drop to 31 degrees.
That freeze could impact early Monday travel.
North winds continue into early next week, holding Monday’s high near 48 before another cold night in the mid-20s. Roads that stay damp could refreeze after dark, a classic February flash-freeze setup.
Plan ahead if you travel late Sunday or before sunrise Monday.
Midweek brings moderating temperatures, with highs rebounding into the upper 50s by Tuesday and near 70 by Wednesday. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal readings, signaling stronger spring warmth building across central Mississippi.
Five-Day Outlook for Jackson:
- Today: High 68°, scattered showers, storms possible tonight.
- Saturday: High 71°, morning showers possible.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 55°.
- Monday: Sunny, high 48°.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 58°.
