The Mid-South had a favorable set-up for winter weather during the time frame of January 28th-January 30th, 2010. A cold front moved through the area on January 27th allowing cold arctic air to filter into the region behind the front. Meanwhile, a powerful low pressure system developed over the Southwestern United States. The system pushed east into Texas and eventually in the Lower Mississippi Valley bringing abundant moisture to the area. Precipitation, mainly in the form of freezing rain, began over Northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel during the late evening hours of January 28th. The precipitation spread east during the morning of January 29th and became heavier producing a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow over much of the Mid-South with the exception of extreme southern portions of the Mid-South. As the air cooled further, precipitation switched to all snow. However, temperatures began to warm during the afternoon and evening hours changing precipitation back to freezing rain, sleet or just rain. Precipitation tapered off to freezing drizzle or flurries by the early morning hours of January 30th. The winter weather produced treacherous roads. In addition, accumulations of ice produced numerous downed trees and power lines resulting in many power outages. Ice accumulations ranged from a tenth of an inch to up to a half inch across Northwest Mississippi to extreme Northeast Mississippi. Less than an inch of snow fell across the northern tier of counties in North Mississippi.

Ice Storm in PANOLA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tenth to a half inch of ice fell across Panola County.

Winter Storm in MARSHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter to a half inch of ice fell across Marshall County. Less than a inch of snow fell on top of the ice.

Winter Storm in BENTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter to a half inch of ice fell across Benton County. Less than a inch of snow fell on top of the ice.

Winter Storm in TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tenth to a half inch of ice fell across Tunica County. Only a trace of snow fell on top of the ice.

Winter Storm in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter to a half inch of ice fell across DeSoto County. Up to an inch of snow fell on top of the ice.

Ice Storm in LAFAYETTE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tenth to a half inch of ice fell across Lafayette County.

Winter Weather in QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to a tenth of an inch of ice fell across Quitman County.

Winter Storm in TIPPAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter to a half inch of ice fell across Tippah County. Less than an inch of snow fell on top of the ice.

Winter Storm in TISHOMINGO, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter to a half inch of ice fell across Tishomingo County. Less than an inch of snow fell on top of the ice.

Winter Storm in PRENTISS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tenth to quarter inch of ice fell across Prentiss County. Less than an inch of snow fell on top of the ice.

Winter Storm in TATE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter to a half inch of ice fell across Tate County. Less than a inch of snow fell on top of the ice.

Winter Weather in COAHOMA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to a tenth of an inch of ice fell across Coahoma County.

Winter Storm in ALCORN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter to a half inch of ice fell across Alcorn County. Less than an inch of snow fell on top of the ice.

Winter Storm in UNION, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A quarter of an inch of ice fell across Union County. A trace of snow fell on top of the ice.

Ice Storm in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to a quarter of an inch of ice fell across Pontotoc County.

Ice Storm in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to a quarter of an inch of ice fell across Lee County.