While several rounds of winter weather occurred leading up to February 15, 2021, the first major winter precipitation event occurred on this day. Light precipitation continued to fall intermittently across the region early in the morning before heavier bands of precipitation fell just prior to daybreak. The precipitation was mainly in the form of heavy sleet for many locations, especially those in western and central Mississippi. However, some parts of the Delta saw an accumulation of snow and sleet while portions of eastern Mississippi experienced freezing rain. Significant accumulations of all winter weather precipitation occurred, some within a short time period. This resulted in significant impact to travel, power outages and disruption to daily life.

Sleet in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 15-FEB-21 00:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy sleet fell across the parish. Accumulations of up to four inches occurred. This resulted in icy roads, several traffic accidents and stranded motorists.

Sleet in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 15-FEB-21 00:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy sleet fell across the parish before transitioning to light snow. Accumulations of up to three inches occurred, especially across the southern portion of the parish. This resulted in icy roads.

Sleet in TENSAS, LOUISIANA
From 15-FEB-21 01:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy sleet fell across the parish. Accumulations of up to four inches occurred, with also some snow having accumulated on top of the sleet. This resulted in icy roads, multiple traffic accidents and stranded motorists.

Sleet in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 15-FEB-21 01:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy sleet fell across the parish. Accumulations of up to three inches occurred. This resulted in icy roads throughout the parish.

Sleet in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 15-FEB-21 02:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy sleet fell across the parish. Accumulations of up to three inches of sleet occurred. This resulted in icy roads throughout the parish with many stranded motorists and multiple traffic accidents.

Sleet in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 15-FEB-21 01:45:00 to 15-FEB-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy sleet fell across the parish, with some snow accumulated on top. Accumulations of up to three inches of sleet occurred. This resulted in icy roads throughout the parish with many stranded motorists.

Sleet in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 15-FEB-21 02:15:00 to 15-FEB-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy sleet fell across the parish. Accumulations of up to three inches of sleet occurred. This resulted in icy roads throughout the parish.

Sleet in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 15-FEB-21 02:15:00 to 15-FEB-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy sleet fell across the parish. Accumulations of up to four inches of sleet occurred. This resulted in icy roads throughout the parish.

Winter Storm in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 15-FEB-21 02:15:00 to 15-FEB-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy snow and sleet fell across the parish. Sleet fell initially and two to three inch accumulations occurred. Heavy snow then fell and around five inches accumulated, leading to a total sleet/snow accumulation of around seven inches. Roads were icy with accidents occurring and motorists stranded.