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JACKSON, Miss. — A dangerous winter weather pattern is unfolding across central Mississippi today, with the Jackson area facing an ice storm followed by extreme cold that could persist into early next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters say freezing rain and sleet will overspread the Jackson metro area after 6 p.m. Saturday, with impacts increasing overnight as colder air pushes south. Ice accumulation is expected to worsen through Sunday, creating hazardous travel conditions and increasing the risk of widespread power outages…