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Jackson, Mississippi – Frost clings to rooftops and car hoods as the day gets moving, with cold air pooling across central Mississippi before sunrise. The chill feels sharp early, but a rapid warm-up is already lining up as the calendar flips into 2026.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures started near 28 degrees around Jackson with widespread frost reported before mid-morning. Sunshine dominates much of the day, allowing highs to rebound into the upper 50s. Calm winds help conditions improve quickly, though shaded roads and bridges may stay slick early…