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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson, Jackson International Airport (KJAN)

Lat: 32.32°NLon: 90.08°WElev: 344ft.

Light Rain

57°F

14°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 7:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Ridgeland MS

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Ridgeland MS
 32.4°N 90.09°W
Last Update:
8:15 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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