Will it snow in Mississippi? Winter weather forecast 2024-25

Temperatures are already dropping into the 30s overnight in parts of Mississippi, and colder weather is on the way. This leaves many wondering what winter will be like and whether it could snow in Mississippi during the holidays.

Well, if you’re hoping for snow during the holidays or any other time this winter, the weather forecast may not be right for you. But remember, this is Mississippi and nothing should be ruled out when it comes to weather.

“Snow is not a common occurrence in our area in general anyway,” said Latrice Maxie, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jackson. “I’m not saying the chance is absolutely 0%, but it’s unlikely.”

Maxie said temperatures are expected to fall back into the mid to upper 30s at night across much of the state in the coming days, and in more northern parts they could dip into the 20s. However, these temperatures do not correspond to the moisture required for snow production.

“There won’t be any snow in late November through December, that’s what I can tell,” Maxie said.

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La Niña brings warmer, drier winter to Mississippi

And that could be the case for the rest of the winter too.

“From December to February we expect above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation,” Maxie said. “Temperatures are expected to be above average for much of the area. We expect warmer temperatures.”

Conditions are expected due to a transition into a La Niña weather pattern.

“Right now, NOAA expects La Niña to be developing,” Maxie said. “These are typical conditions for La Niña.

“This applies to the southern part of the USA. During the La Niña pattern, the jet stream is usually a little further north. Therefore, this area receives warmer and drier air from the southwest.”

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Snow and bitter cold are still possible for Mississippi

Predicting the weather is certainly a science, but long-term predictions can be difficult. So freezing cold and winter storms are not entirely out of the question, at least according to recent history.

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