Jackson, Mississippi – Frost clings to rooftops and car hoods as the day gets moving, with cold air pooling across central Mississippi before sunrise. The chill feels sharp early, but a rapid warm-up is already lining up as the calendar flips into 2026.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures started near 28 degrees around Jackson with widespread frost reported before mid-morning. Sunshine dominates much of the day, allowing highs to rebound into the upper 50s. Calm winds help conditions improve quickly, though shaded roads and bridges may stay slick early.
New Year’s Day turns noticeably milder. Clouds increase, but temperatures surge into the mid-60s, marking a dramatic shift from the frosty start. That warming trend accelerates into Friday, when highs push into the low 70s. Meteorologists are tracking a system that brings a 40 percent chance of showers Friday afternoon, increasing into Friday night.
Drivers planning New Year’s travel should watch for wet roads late Friday, especially along I-55 and Highway 49. Brief downpours could reduce visibility, though flooding is not expected at this time. Gusty winds may also develop ahead of the showers.
The first weekend of 2026 looks calmer again. Saturday stays mostly cloudy but warm, with highs near the lower 60s. Saturday night cools into the low 40s, followed by a mostly sunny and mild Sunday that feels more like early spring than mid-winter.
For now, winter delivers one last frosty reminder before stepping aside. More updates could follow if rain chances increase late Friday. Feeling the temperature swing already? Tell us how cold it felt where you live this morning.
Five Day Outlook for Jackson, Mississippi
Today: Frost early, sunny, high near 58°F
Tonight: Mostly clear, low near 37°F
New Year’s Day: Increasing clouds, high near 65°F
Friday: Chance of showers, high near 71°F
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 62°F
