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Warm air settles in early across Mississippi, softening the first full week of winter and setting a calm tone for holiday travel. By mid-morning, sunshine reflects off dry pavement in Jackson, and jackets feel optional rather than required.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, clear skies and light south winds allow temperatures to climb into the mid-70s today. Calm conditions continue tonight, with lows dropping only into the mid-50s. That pattern holds through Christmas Day, keeping travel conditions quiet across central Mississippi…