An early season winter storm brought heavy snow to much of Mississippi between the evening of the 7th and into the afternoon of the 8th. The greatest amounts fell mainly south and east of the Natchez Trace corridor. Amounts of up to 7 to 8 inches were measured in the Pine Belt. Heavier snow accumulations resulted in downed limbs and trees, power outages, and traffic accidents across the state.

Heavy Snow in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow fell across Noxubee County, with totals of 2 to 4 inches.

Heavy Snow in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 00:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An average of 5 to 6 inches of heavy snow fell across Rankin County.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 03:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow fell across Scott County, with totals ranging from 4 inches south of Interstate 20 to around 5 inches in northern parts of the county.

Heavy Snow in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-DEC-17 21:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An average of 4 to 5 inches of heavy snow fell across Simpson County, with totals of up to 6 inches measured near Magee and Harrisville. Accumulating snowfall led to several traffic accidents, downed tree limbs, and power outages across the county.

Heavy Snow in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-DEC-17 22:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy snow fell across Smith County, with totals ranging from 5 inches north of Raleigh to around 7 inches near Taylorsville.

Heavy Snow in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow fell across southern and eastern parts of Warren County, with the highest total of 3 inches measured in Bovina. Lighter accumulations of 1 to 2 inches were measured near Vicksburg and areas to the north.

Heavy Snow in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 05:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 2 to 3 inches of heavy snow fell across Winston County, with totals up to 4 inches measured near Nanih Waiya.

Winter Weather in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 06:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to around 1 inch of snow fell across parts of Yazoo County.

Winter Weather in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 06:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Up to around 1 inch of snow fell across portions of Choctaw County.

Winter Weather in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Up to around 1 inch of snow fell across portions Clay County.

Heavy Snow in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to 2 inches of heavy snow fell across portions of Oktibbeha County.

Heavy Snow in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-DEC-17 22:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy snow fell across Covington County, with totals ranging from near 4 inches in Mt. Olive to 7 inches near Seminary. The snow resulted in several traffic accidents, downed tree limbs, and power outages across the county.

Heavy Snow in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-DEC-17 22:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An average of 6 to 7 inches of heavy snow fell across Clarke County. The highest total of 7.5 inches was measured northeast of Enterprise. The snow resulted in several traffic accidents, downed limbs and small trees, and power outages across the county.

Heavy Snow in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 04:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow fell across Adams County, with totals ranging from 4 to 5 inches near Natchez to 6 inches in the southern part of the county. The snow compacted to make roads and bridges icy, and several tree limbs and power lines were downed across the county.

Winter Weather in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 06:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to around 1 inch of snow fell across portions of Attala County, including one-quarter inch measured in Kosciusko.

Heavy Snow in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 04:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 2 to 4 inches of heavy snow fell across Claiborne County.

Heavy Snow in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-DEC-17 22:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An average of 4 to 6 inches of heavy snow fell across Copiah County, with the highest totals near 6 inches falling in the southern part of the county.

Winter Storm in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 00:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A mix of sleet and snow began shortly after midnight in Forrest County, with a transition to all snow by 5 a.m.  Snowfall totals were mostly near 5 to 6 inches across the county.

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 03:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy snow fell across Franklin County, with totals ranging from 5 to 7 inches.

Heavy Snow in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 01:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow fell across Hinds County, with totals ranging from 4 to 6 inches.

Heavy Snow in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 00:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 5 to 7 inches of heavy snow fell across Jasper County, including the highest total of 7 inches which fell in Bay Springs.  The accumulated snow led to a couple of traffic accidents and numerous downed limbs and power outages across the county.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 04:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow fell across Jefferson County, with totals ranging from around 3 inches near Fayette to 5.5 inches near Union Church.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-DEC-17 22:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 4 to 6 inches of heavy snow fell across Jefferson Davis County, with the highest total of 6.5 inches falling in Prentiss. The snow resulted in numerous downed limbs and trees and power outages across the county. One downed tree landed on a home in Prentiss. An 8-year old boy in Bassfield suffered a head injury in his yard when a tree limb broke under the weight of the snow.

Heavy Snow in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-DEC-17 23:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An average of 5 to 7 inches of heavy snow fell across Jones County, with up to 8 inches falling west of Ellisville. The accumulating snow downed trees and limbs across the county, resulting in power outages and blocking roadways.  Numerous traffic accidents also occurred across the county.

Heavy Snow in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow fell across Kemper County, with totals ranging from 3 inches near Scooba to around 5 to 6 inches across the western part of the county.

Heavy Snow in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 02:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An average of 6 to 7 inches of heavy snow fell across Lamar County, and a high total of 8 inches fell near Sumrall.

Heavy Snow in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-DEC-17 22:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy snow fell across Lauderdale County, with totals ranging from 4 to 5 inches across the northern part of the county to widespread totals of 7 to 7.5 inches across the southern part of the county. Accumulating snow led to several traffic accidents and scattered power outages across the county.

Heavy Snow in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-DEC-17 22:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An average of 5 inches of heavy snow fell across Lawrence County, with a high total of 5.5 inches in the Oak Vale community.

Heavy Snow in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 06:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total of 3 to 5 inches of heavy snow fell across Leake County.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-DEC-17 21:30:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 5 to 6 inches of heavy snow fell across Lincoln County.  The accumulating snow resulted in downed trees and power lines across the county and several traffic accidents.

Heavy Snow in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy snow fell across parts of Lowndes County, including a total of 2 inches near Columbus and up to 3.5 inches south of New Hope.

Heavy Snow in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 02:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy snow fell across Madison County, with totals ranging from 3 inches north of Canton to around 4.5 inches in Ridgeland.  Accumulating snowfall resulted in a few bridges being closed around Canton.

Heavy Snow in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 01:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An average of 5 to 6 inches of heavy snow fell across Marion County. The snow resulted in power outages and a few traffic accidents across the county.

Heavy Snow in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 06:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An average of 3 to 4 inches of heavy snow fell across Neshoba County, with a high total of 4 inches measured in Philadelphia.

Heavy Snow in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-DEC-17 05:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An average of 3 to 4 inches of heavy snow fell across Newton County, with a high total of 4 inches measured in Union.  Accumulating snowfall resulted in a few downed power lines and several traffic accidents across the county.