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PHOTOS: Incredible scenes from across South Mississippi as rare winter storm blankets area

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Forecasters have been saying it would happen for weeks, and it is finally here. A rare winter storm is moving across South Mississippi, bringing the possibility of up to six inches of snow with it. And our journalists are among the many across the region getting photos and video of the event.

Bay St. Louis

Biloxi

The Biloxi Lighthouse in snow on the early afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
The Biloxi Lighthouse in snow on the early afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Anita Lee calee@sunherald.com
Drivers on U.S. 90 in Biloxi are braving the elements Tuesday as snow falls across South Mississippi.
Drivers on U.S. 90 in Biloxi are braving the elements Tuesday as snow falls across South Mississippi. Anita Lee Sun Herald
Snow is beginning to accumulate two hours into Tuesday’s winter weather event in Biloxi.
Snow is beginning to accumulate two hours into Tuesday’s winter weather event in Biloxi. Anita Lee Sun Herald
It didn’t take long for the snow to start sticking in Biloxi.
It didn’t take long for the snow to start sticking in Biloxi. Anita Lee Sun Herald

Gautier

Snow settles on rooftops Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, on Springridge Road in Gautier.
Snow settles on rooftops Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, on Springridge Road in Gautier. Blake Kaplan Sun Herald

Gulfport

Scenes from the winter storm Jan. 21, 2025, in Gulfport.
Scenes from the winter storm Jan. 21, 2025, in Gulfport. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Scenes from the winter storm Jan. 21, 2025, in Gulfport.
Scenes from the winter storm Jan. 21, 2025, in Gulfport. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Scenes from Gulfport on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a day when snow blanketed South Mississippi.
Scenes from Gulfport on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a day when snow blanketed South Mississippi. Scott Watkins Sun Herald
Scenes from Gulfport on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a day when snow blanketed South Mississippi.
Scenes from Gulfport on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a day when snow blanketed South Mississippi. Scott Watkins Sun Herald
Scenes from Gulfport on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a day when snow blanketed South Mississippi.
Scenes from Gulfport on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a day when snow blanketed South Mississippi. Scott Watkins Sun Herald
The streets are empty in Gulfport as snow continues to fall Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
The streets are empty in Gulfport as snow continues to fall Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Scott Watkins Sun Herald
Scenes from Gulfport on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a day when snow blanketed South Mississippi.
Scenes from Gulfport on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a day when snow blanketed South Mississippi. Scott Watkins Sun Herald
Scenes from Gulfport on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a day when snow blanketed South Mississippi.
Scenes from Gulfport on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, a day when snow blanketed South Mississippi. Scott Watkins Sun Herald

Ocean Springs

Pedestrians walk through the snow along the Fort Bayou Bridge during a winter storm on the Mississippi Coast on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Pedestrians walk through the snow along the Fort Bayou Bridge during a winter storm on the Mississippi Coast on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Clint Herring prepares to ski down the Fort Bayou Bridge during a winter storm on the Mississippi Coast on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Clint Herring prepares to ski down the Fort Bayou Bridge during a winter storm on the Mississippi Coast on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald


Snow falls in Ocean Springs on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Snow falls in Ocean Springs on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald
Two inches of snow had fallen by 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Two inches of snow had fallen by 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Ocean Springs. Tim Thorsen Sun Herald

Pass Christian

U.S. 90, looking toward Pass Christian Harbor, shows the effects of a day’s worth of snow Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
U.S. 90, looking toward Pass Christian Harbor, shows the effects of a day’s worth of snow Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Martha Sanchez Sun Herald
Snow began falling early Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Pass Christian, and continued throughout the day.
Snow began falling early Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Pass Christian, and continued throughout the day. Martha Sanchez Sun Herald
Snow covers the beach Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Pass Christian.
Snow covers the beach Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Pass Christian. Martha Sanchez Sun Herald
Snow started falling in Pass Christian around dawn on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The National Weather Service predicted the Mississippi Coast could get up to 4 inches of snow in the historic winter storm.
Snow started falling in Pass Christian around dawn on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The National Weather Service predicted the Mississippi Coast could get up to 4 inches of snow in the historic winter storm. Martha Sanchez Sun Herald

Perkinston

Snow continues to fall Tuesday on the campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston.
Snow continues to fall Tuesday on the campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston. Alexander Thorsen Provided
It’s beginning to look like a Winter Wonderland in Perkinston near the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College campus.
It’s beginning to look like a Winter Wonderland in Perkinston near the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College campus. Alexander Thorsen Provided

Picayune

South Mississippi

Vancleave

There are few cars on the road Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Vancleave as snow accumulates across South Mississippi.
There are few cars on the road Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Vancleave as snow accumulates across South Mississippi. Mary Perez Sun Herald
An inch of snow had fallen in Vancleave by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
An inch of snow had fallen in Vancleave by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Mary Perez Sun Herald

This story was originally published January 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM.

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