A low pressure system moving through the northern Gulf of Mexico brought widespread precipitation to the region the evening of Friday, January 18th and the morning of Saturday, January 19th. The rain changed to snow over much of the area during the early morning hours of January 19th as the cold center of the strong disturbance moved across the region. Significant precipitation was still occurring along and south of the Interstate 20 corridor when the precipitation changed to snow, and accumulating snow then occurred in most locations east of the Mississippi River.
The heaviest snow appears to have fallen in the areas around Covington, Jefferson Davis, and western Jones Counties, where isolated amounts of 4 to 5 inches occurred. At the height of the snow, temperatures were able to fall to near freezing, and accumulations occurred on roadways resulting in a number of traffic accidents. Additionally, some power outages occurred in the heaviest snow band due to the weight of the wet snow on limbs and lines. However, most folks in the area enjoyed the rare snowfall and took full advantage of the opportunity to make snowmen and snow angels, or to go sledding on the nearest hill.

Heavy Snow in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:30:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two to three inches of snow fell across the northern half of Marion County. The heaviest snow, around three inches, fell across the northern areas from the Bunker Hill to Improve Communities.

Heavy Snow in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:30:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two to three inches of snow fell across the northern half of Lamar County. The heaviest snow, around three inches, fell around Sumrall.

Heavy Snow in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:30:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread three to four inches of snow fell across Covington County. Some heavier amounts, between four to five inches, may have fallen across other portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:30:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread three inches of snow fell across Jones County. Some heavier amounts, around four inches, may have fallen across the western portion of the county.

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 06:30:00 to 19-JAN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread two inches of snow fell across Franklin County.

Heavy Snow in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 06:30:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread three inches of snow fell across Lawrence County.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 19-JAN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to two inches of snow fell across the southeast portion of Jefferson County. The heaviest snow fell around Union Church and was around two inches.

Heavy Snow in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 19-JAN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of snow fell across Adams County. The heaviest snow fell just to the east of Natchez heading into Franklin County.

Heavy Snow in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:30:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two to three inches of snow fell across the far northern portion of Forrest County. The heaviest snow, around three inches, fell around Rawls Springs.

Heavy Snow in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread two inches of snow fell across Simpson County with some of the county seeing three inches. The heaviest snow, around three inches, occurred across the southeast half of the county.

Heavy Snow in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:40:00 to 19-JAN-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread two inches of snow fell across Lauderdale County. Roads remained wet, but at the height of the snow, several accidents occurred due to poor visibility and slushy roads.

Heavy Snow in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread two inches of snow fell across Smith County with some of the county seeing three inches. The heaviest snow, around three inches, occurred across the southern half of the county.

Heavy Snow in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 19-JAN-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread two to three inches of snow fell across Clarke County.

Heavy Snow in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One to two inches of snow fell across the southern portion of Kemper County. The heaviest snow, around two inches, occurred across the far southern areas near the Lauderdale/Kemper County line.

Heavy Snow in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 19-JAN-08 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread one to two inches of snow fell across Copiah County. The heaviest snow, around two inches, occurred across the far southern half of the county.

Heavy Snow in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 06:10:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One to three inches of snow fell across the southern portion of Newton County. The heaviest snow, around two or three inches, occurred across the  southeast portion of the county near Hickory and Chunky.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 06:30:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread two to three inches of snow fell across Lincoln County. The heaviest snow fell across the eastern half where around three inches occurred.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 19-JAN-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread three inches of snow fell across Jefferson Davis County. Some heavier amounts, around four inches, may have fallen across other portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 19-JAN-08 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One to two inches of snow fell across the southern half of Rankin County. The heaviest snow, around two inches, occurred across the far southeast portion of the county near Puckett.

Heavy Snow in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-08 07:00:00 to 19-JAN-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread two inches of snow fell across Jasper County with some of the county seeing three inches. The heaviest snow, around three inches, occurred across the southern half of the county.