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Mississippi wakes up damp but mild this Monday morning, with low clouds clinging to Jackson streets and pavement still dark from overnight moisture. The air feels more like early spring than the first full week of Winter 2026, and that warmth will shape travel and daily plans through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, Jackson starts Monday in the lower 50s with humidity running high, then climbs into the upper 60s under partly sunny skies. Winds stay light, helping morning commutes remain calm as students return to school after the holiday break…