National Weather ServiceMississippiWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 5 winter storm watches for Mississippi in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 43rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 5% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Benton was covered most often (24 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does Mississippi get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Mississippi get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Mississippi?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 24 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Marshall | 24 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Tippah | 22 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Alcorn | 21 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Grenada | 21 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Tate | 21 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Tunica | 21 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Carroll | 20 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Coahoma | 20 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Leflore | 20 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Panola | 20 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
| Quitman | 20 | 3 | January 23, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a winter storm watch?
A winter storm watch means a significant winter storm is possible in the coming days. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Mississippi.