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Mississippi Weather Alert: Wetter Pattern Favored Thanksgiving Week Nov. 22-28
Jackson, MS – Mississippi residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter unsettled weather November 22 28, with wetter than normal conditions favored and rain potentially
By Erin Vale · 2026-11-14T23:54:47.650Z
Jackson, MS – Mississippi residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter unsettled weather November 22 28, with wetter than normal conditions favored and rain potentially affecting holiday travel plans across the state.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's NOAA Climate Prediction Center, eight to 14 day outlooks issued Saturday, November 14, favor above normal precipitation across Mississippi during Thanksgiving week.
The outlook suggests an increased likelihood of wetter than average conditions, although the available forecast description does not establish a specific probability category for Mississippi.
These probabilities describe the likelihood of above normal precipitation totals over the seven day period, not the chance of rain on Thanksgiving Day or the probability of a particular storm.
Could Mississippi See Snow or Freezing Rain?
Although rain would generally be more likely during milder conditions, snow or freezing rain cannot be entirely ruled out if sufficiently cold air arrives alongside precipitation.
Northern Mississippi communities, including Southaven, Oxford, Tupelo and Corinth, could experience wintry precipitation under the right atmospheric conditions.
Central and southern communities, including Jackson, Meridian, Hattiesburg, Gulfport and Biloxi, would generally be more likely to experience rain during warmer periods.
However, NOAA's extended outlook does not specifically forecast snowfall, freezing rain, ice accumulation or a winter storm.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday Travel Outlook
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, November 26, followed by Black Friday on November 27.
Drivers traveling Interstate 55, Interstate 20, Interstate 22, Interstate 59 and Interstate 10 should monitor updated forecasts as holiday traffic increases.
Rain could reduce visibility and create wet road conditions, particularly during heavier showers if they develop.
Snow or freezing rain could create slippery conditions if temperatures become sufficiently cold, although no specific winter weather threat has been identified.
More detailed forecasts should clarify precipitation timing, rainfall amounts and potential travel impacts as Thanksgiving approaches.
For now, Mississippi faces a wetter than normal precipitation outlook, with specific storm threats and holiday travel conditions remaining uncertain.