The winter storm that slammed Mississippi at the end of January resulted in accumulations of up to six inches of frozen precipitation in Tate County. It also led to recollections of the infamous 1994 ice storm.
But have you ever wondered what the one-day record for snowfall in Tate County is?
Stacker compiled a list of the biggest snowfalls in Mississippi using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information to better understand historical snowfall events on a local level.
Results from the study show Tate County received 14 inches of snow on Dec. 23, 1963 – ranking it among the top 10 largest one-day snowfalls in Mississippi. That same winter weather system in 1963 dropped 15 inches of snow on DeSoto County.
Researchers say despite shorter warmer winters driven by climate change in many areas, blizzards are predicted to become more frequent and intense. Since warmer air holds more moisture, more snow is likely to fall when temperatures are just below freezing versus when temperatures are significantly below the 32 degrees Fahrenheit freezing point.
Warmer-than-normal winter air is impacting nearly every region of the U.S., according to a 2024 study by Climate Central. For every on-degree rise in Fahrenheit the air holds 4% more moisture, creating the right conditions for intense snowfall.
