On Friday December 4th, and for the second year in a row, an early December snow storm struck southern portions of the ArkLaMiss. This occurred as a strong upper level disturbance helped to induce a low pressure system over the northwest Gulf of Mexico. As was the case with last year's December snow storm, very little if any snow fell in extreme Southeast Arkansas and North Central Mississippi.  Light snow fell along the Interstate 20 corridor with up to an inch falling from Jackson to Meridian in Central Mississippi.  The heaviest snow fell along the Highway 84 corridor, where amounts ranged from two to five inches.

Heavy Snow in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 18:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Measurable snow was reported across Adams County, with 3 inches reported in and around Natchez.

Heavy Snow in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Over an inch of snow occurred across Simpson County, with 2 inches reported in and around Braxton.

Heavy Snow in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Over an inch of snow occurred across Smith County, with 2 inches reported in and around Smith County.

Heavy Snow in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Over an inch of snow fell across Copiah County, with over 2 inches reported in and around Hazlehurst.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 18:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Over an inch of snow fell across Jefferson County, with 2.5 inches reported in and around Fayette.

Heavy Snow in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two inches of snow was reported in and around Columbia.

Heavy Snow in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Over an inch of snow was reported across Jones County, with 2 inches reported in and around Moselle.

Heavy Snow in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two inches of snow was reported in Hattiesburg.

Heavy Snow in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Over an inch of snow fell across Copiah County, with over 2 inches reported in and around Hazlehurst.

Heavy Snow in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Over an inch of snow was reported across Jones County, with 2.3 inches reported in and around Laurel.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Over an inch of snow fell across Lincoln County, with around 2 inches reported in and around Brookhaven.

Heavy Snow in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At least an inch of snow fell across Lawrence County, with around 2 inches reported in and around Topeka.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Over an inch of snow fell across Jefferson Davis County, with 2 inches reported in and around Bassfield and Prentiss.

Heavy Snow in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Over an inch of snow fell across Covington County, with 5 inches reported in and around Mount Olive, and 2 inches in and around Seminary.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Over an inch of snow fell across Lincoln County, with 4 inches reported in and around Bogue Chitto, and 3 inches reported in and around Ruth.

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-DEC-09 19:00:00 to 05-DEC-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Over an inch of snow fell across Franklin County, with 2.3 inches reported in and around Center Point, and 2 inches reported in and around McCall Creek.