Heavy snow affected a large portion of the region, especially locations across central and southern Mississippi, on Thursday night and Friday, February 11th and 12th. The heavy snow was a result of a low pressure system that tracked eastward across the northern Gulf of Mexico, and a vigorous upper level disturbance that moved across the region while a cold air mass was in place. Light precipitation overspread the region late Thursday afternoon into the evening before becoming heavy Thursday night into early Friday morning. The snow tapered off from west to east during the midday hours Friday.
Northern portions of the area, including the Highway 82 corridor, received generally 1 inch or less of snow accumulation. Areas across central and southern parts of the forecast area received the greatest snowfall, with totals ranging mainly between 4 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts. Due to the heavy wet nature of the snow, many large branches and some trees took down power lines across the region. Generally, once 3 inches of snow accumulation was met, damage began to occur. Power outages were common after the event and widespread.
At the National Weather Service office, a total of 4.7 inches of snow fell during the event. This is the 2nd largest February snowfall event and the 10th overall largest snowfall event on record. This heavy snow event was not just a local event. Heavy snow spanned a large portion of the South with a substantial swath of 3 to 6 inches which fell from north-central Texas through north and central Louisiana, central and southern Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.

Heavy Snow in TENSAS, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Around 6 inches of snow was reported across Tensas Parish, with 6.5 inches reported in Saint Joseph.

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 5 and 6 inches of snow fell across Franklin Parish, with 6 inches reported in Winnsboro.

Heavy Snow in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Between 3 and 5 inches of snow was reported in Madison Parish, with 4 inched reported in Tallulah.

Heavy Snow in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four to six inches of snow was reported across Concordia Parish. There were reports of automobile accidents.

Heavy Snow in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Around 4.2 inches of snow was reported in Rayville, with over 5 inches reported across southern portions of Richland Parish.

Heavy Snow in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to 3 inches of snow fell in East Carroll Parish.

Heavy Snow in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to 3 inches of snow fell in Morehouse Parish.

Heavy Snow in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to six inches of snow was reported across Catahoula Parish. Power was out in rural parts of the parish. Several trees were down across rural roadways due to the weight of the snow.

Heavy Snow in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Up to 3 inches of snow fell in West Carroll Parish.