Jackson, Mississippi – Mississippi is expected to experience a pronounced warm-up during the first full week of February, as a broad stretch of milder air settles across the Deep South and pushes winter farther into the background.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures from Tuesday through the following Monday are favored to run near to above normal statewide. In central Mississippi, including Jackson, Clinton, and Pearl, afternoon highs are expected to climb into the upper 50s and low 60s at times. Overnight lows should remain mostly in the 30s and low 40s, reducing the threat of frost outside of colder rural areas.
North Mississippi, including Oxford and Tupelo, may see slightly cooler mornings, while southern Mississippi and the Gulf Coast could trend even warmer, with highs occasionally reaching the mid-60s. The overall pattern does not suggest any strong cold fronts or Arctic air intrusions during this period.
Rain chances appear limited through the stretch, keeping conditions largely dry. That should support smooth travel along major corridors such as I-55, I-20, and U.S. 49, with few weather-related disruptions anticipated.
Residents may notice a more springlike feel during the afternoons, though cooler mornings will persist. While winter is not over, this stretch marks one of the mildest periods so far this season. Additional updates or advisories may be issued if conditions change later in the week.
