Mississippi Weather Alert: Jackson Braces for Weekend Freeze and Frost Risk Jan 17–18

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Mississippi – Cold air presses down across central Mississippi, sharpening the morning chill and setting the stage for a wintry-feeling weekend. Lawns crunch underfoot early, windshields fog, and thin moisture on roads could refreeze after dark, creating isolated slick spots by Saturday night.

According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, temperatures trend downward heading into the weekend. Daytime warmth fades quickly after sunset. Lows fall near freezing early Saturday, then dip into the mid-20s by early Sunday. Widespread frost is expected, with a brief chance of light sprinkles or flurries late Saturday night as colder air deepens…

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