A strong upper level trough dropped south out of the plains and helped to evolve a surface low pressure system across the northern Gulf of Mexico which then intensified as it lifted into the southeast United States. This upper trough slowed and intensified across the Lower Mississippi River Valley Friday afternoon, and brought a large swath of rare March snow to some of the region. The heaviest snow fell mainly to the northwest and north of the National Weather Service Jackson forecast area. However, a decent section of the northwest and north central portion of the service area received anywhere from 2 to 6 inches of snow. The heaviest occurred across extreme northern Chicot County where Dermott measured around 5 inches and then across Bolivar County where 3-6 inches occurred.

Heavy Snow in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-08 13:45:00 to 07-MAR-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow occurred across Bolivar County during the afternoon into the evening hours. The entire county received 3 to 6 inches. Actually, at times, conditions were like a blizzard with low visibilities, heavy falling and blowing snow with winds gusting to 35 mph. The heaviest snow occurred across the northern portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-08 14:00:00 to 07-MAR-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow occurred across all of Sunflower County during the afternoon into the evening hours. The entire county received 2 to 3 inches.

Heavy Snow in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-08 17:00:00 to 07-MAR-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow occurred across the far northern portion of Sharkey County during the late afternoon and into the evening hours. Around 2 inches fell across the northern sections.

Heavy Snow in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 07-MAR-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow occurred across the western sections of Leflore County during the afternoon into the evening hours. Two inches fell across the western half of the county.

Heavy Snow in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow occurred across southeast Carroll County during the late evening hours. Around Vaiden, 2 to 3 inches fell.

Heavy Snow in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow occurred across a large portion of Montgomery County during the late evening hours. Around Kilmichael, 2 to 3 inches fell.

Heavy Snow in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-08 21:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow occurred across the far western portion of Webster County during the late evening hours.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-08 13:50:00 to 07-MAR-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow occurred across portions of Washington County during the afternoon and into the evening hours. The heaviest snow occurred across the northern sections and across the eastern half. The southwest sections only received about an inch. The greatest accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

Heavy Snow in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-08 21:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow occurred across the northwest portion of Attala County where 2 inches was measured.

Heavy Snow in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-08 21:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow occurred across the northeast portion of Holmes County where 2 inches was measured at West.

Heavy Snow in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-MAR-08 17:00:00 to 07-MAR-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow occurred across the northern half of Humphreys County during the late afternoon and into the evening hours. Around 2 inches fell across the northern sections.