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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

Columbus/West Point/Starkville, Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR)

Lat: 33.45°NLon: 88.58°WElev: 266ft.

Light Rain

51°F

11°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 2 Jan 8:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Columbus MS

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly after 2pm. High near 64. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of rain between 1am and 2am. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 51. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers then
    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly after 2pm. High near 64. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of rain between 1am and 2am. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 51. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Columbus MS
 33.49°N 88.44°W
Last Update:
8:15 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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