12/21/22 915p Winter Wx Update: Things looking even colder for Friday morning, flurries still possible but not likely

We’ve had some changes to the forecast and things are looking even colder. The high-res models are coming back colder and a touch slower with the cold air. This may help the potential for a flash freeze, but it also means we may drop down even colder on Friday morning.

COUNTY-BY-COUNTY TIMELINE & THREATS

A quick reminder that this timeline is the first best estimate, based on the latest available data, .There may be some changes during the coming 36 to 48 hours.

Louisiana

St. Helena Parish
Thursday 3p – 8p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 8p – Friday 1a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 1a – 6a — Temperatures between 17F and 22F.

Tangipahoa Parish
Thursday 3p – 8p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 8p – Friday 1a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 1a – 6a — Temperatures between 17F and 22F.

Livingston Parish
Thursday 3p – 8p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 8p – Friday 1a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 1a – 6a — Temperatures between 19F and 24F.

Washington Parish
Thursday 3p – 8p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 8p – Friday 1a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 1a – 6a — Temperatures between 18F and 23F.

St. Tammany Parish
Thursday 3p – 8p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 8p – Friday 1a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 1a – 6a — Temperatures between 18F and 23F.



Mississippi

NEAR I-20

Copiah County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 8F and 13F.

Simpson County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 8F and 14F.

Smith County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 9F and 14F.

Scott County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 9F and 14F.

Jasper County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 9F and 14F.

Newton County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 8F and 13F.

Clarke County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 10F and 15F.

Lauderdale County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 10F and 15F.



HIGHWAY 84 CORRIDOR

Lincoln County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 10F and 15F.

Lawrence County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 11F and 16F.

Jeff Davis County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 11F and 16F.

Covington County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 12F and 17F.

Jones County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 12F and 17F.

Wayne County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 12F and 17F.



HIGHWAY 98 CORRIDOR

Pike County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.

Walthall County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.

Marion County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.

Lamar County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.

Forrest County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.

Perry County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.

Greene County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.



HIGHWAY 26 CORRIDOR

Pearl River County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.

Stone County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.

George County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.



COASTAL MISSISSIPPI

Hancock County
Thursday 5p – 9p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 9p – Friday 2a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 2a – 7a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.

Harrison County
Thursday 5p – 9p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 9p – Friday 2a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 2a – 7a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.

Jackson County
Thursday 5p – 9p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 9p – Friday 2a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 2a – 7a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.



Alabama

Sumter County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 13F and 18F.

Choctaw County
Thursday 3p – 7p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 7p – Friday 12a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 12a – 5a — Temperatures between 14F and 19F.

Washington County
Thursday 4p – 8p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 8p – Friday 1a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 1a – 6a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.

Mobile County
Thursday 5p – 9p — South wind, isolated light showers. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
Thursday 9p – Friday 2a — Cold front passes and wind flips back to the north. Cold air starts to move into the area dropping temperatures from the 50s to the 20s. Lingering flurries possible. Accumulating snow not anticipated. Flash freezing possible, though not likely, on most surfaces.
Friday 2a – 7a — Temperatures between 15F and 20F.



Author of the article:


Nick Lilja

Nick is former television meteorologist with stints in Amarillo and Hattiesburg. During his time in Hattiesburg, he was also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a graduate of both Oregon State and Syracuse University that now calls Houston home. Now that he is retired from TV, he maintains this blog in his spare time.