Jackson, Mississippi – Mississippi heads into the Feb 5–9 period under a prolonged stretch of below-normal temperatures and limited precipitation, keeping rain chances low while reinforcing an extended cold pattern across the Deep South. While snow and ice are not expected for most areas, the persistence of the cold remains the primary concern, particularly during overnight and early morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA outlooks, colder-than-average air continues to dominate the eastern half of the country, stretching from New England through the Mid-Atlantic and down the I-95 corridor into the Southeast. This cold pattern also extends westward into the Lower Mississippi Valley, while precipitation chances remain limited for areas south of northern Illinois and west of the Pacific Northwest near Eugene, Oregon.
In Jackson, Gulfport, and surrounding communities, daytime highs are expected to remain below seasonal norms, with overnight lows frequently dipping into the 30s and, at times, the upper 20s inland. Coastal areas will stay slightly milder but still cooler than normal. While widespread winter precipitation is unlikely, patchy frost may develop during the coldest mornings. The extended chill follows recent weeks in which nearly 100 temperature-related deaths have been reported across southern states, underscoring the risks tied to prolonged exposure and unsafe heating practices.
State officials urge residents to use space heaters safely, protect exposed pipes, and check on elderly neighbors and those without reliable heat. The cold, mostly dry pattern is expected to persist through the period, with additional advisories possible if colder air reinforces later in the week.
