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Tupelo, Mississippi – A sharp turn toward winter is expected across northern Mississippi beginning Thursday, as Arctic air drives temperatures well below normal and raises concerns for icy roads and possible snow through the following Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, northern Mississippi is expected to experience a sustained period of below-normal temperatures during the Jan. 15–21 timeframe as a strong Arctic pattern settles across the Mid-South. While overall precipitation is expected to remain near seasonal levels, the colder air will allow even light snow or freezing moisture to create hazardous travel conditions…