Jackson, Mississippi – Gray skies hang low this morning as steady rain darkens roads and puddles collect along curbs. The air feels damp now, but a colder edge is creeping closer, setting up a sharper change that could catch drivers off guard by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, rain continues through today and into tonight, with localized totals nearing half an inch. Roads remain wet, visibility drops at times, and commuters should expect slower travel during heavier showers. Temperatures stay mild for now, hovering well above freezing.
That changes late Friday. Colder air slides into central Mississippi, and rain may mix with or change to freezing rain Friday night. Surface temperatures drop toward the upper 20s, creating a risk for ice on bridges, overpasses, and elevated roadways. Even light icing can lead to slick conditions, especially before sunrise.
Saturday brings the most concern. A wintry mix is expected, including freezing rain and sleet, with temperatures struggling to climb above the mid-30s. Travel could become hazardous as ice accumulates on untreated roads. Keep extra distance between vehicles and consider delaying non-essential trips.
By Saturday night, freezing rain remains possible, and lows fall into the low 20s. Any moisture left on pavement may refreeze, increasing the risk of flash freezing. Sunday stays cold with lingering wintry mix chances before gradual improvement late in the day.
Looking ahead, 6–10 day outlooks suggest colder-than-normal temperatures linger across Mississippi into next week, while precipitation chances increase across much of the central U.S. The pattern supports more unsettled winter weather, even this far south.
Five-Day Outlook for Jackson, Mississippi
Today: Showers likely, high near 59.
Thursday: Chance of showers, high near 59.
Friday: Chance of showers, turning colder late, high near 55.
Saturday: Wintry mix likely, high near 34.
Sunday: Chance of wintry mix early, high near 30.
