National Weather ServiceMississippiWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 4 winter weather advisories for Mississippi in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 42nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 77% below the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Benton was covered most often (61 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Mississippi get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2008 | 17 |
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 | 61 | 2 | February 18, 2025 |
| Marshall | 61 | 2 | February 18, 2025 |
| Tippah | 59 | 3 | February 18, 2025 |
| Alcorn | 58 | 3 | February 18, 2025 |
| Lafayette | 58 | 3 | February 18, 2025 |
| Panola | 58 | 3 | February 18, 2025 |
| Prentiss | 57 | 3 | February 18, 2025 |
| Quitman | 57 | 3 | February 18, 2025 |
| Tishomingo | 57 | 3 | February 18, 2025 |
| Lee | 56 | 3 | February 18, 2025 |
| Tate | 56 | 2 | February 18, 2025 |
| Union | 56 | 3 | February 18, 2025 |
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 weather advisory?
A winter weather advisory covers snow, sleet or freezing rain that will be a nuisance and can make roads slippery, below warning amounts. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Mississippi.