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Jackson, Mississippi – Winter is unlikely to dominate Mississippi’s weather pattern for much longer, even as Groundhog Day tradition suggests a slower nationwide shift toward spring. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, signaling six more weeks of winter and pushing broader seasonal expectations closer to mid-March.
According to the National Weather Service, Mississippi is part of a larger Southeast region favored for above-normal temperatures from February through April. That outlook supports more frequent mild afternoons and an early spring feel across much of the state. Jackson, Meridian, Hattiesburg, and the Delta can still experience brief cold fronts with chilly mornings, but prolonged winter conditions are unlikely as March approaches…