Rick Allen sent in a photo of the Biloxi Fire Department Main Station Crew posing with their snowman, “Frosty the Fireman”.
Rick Allen
A rare and beautiful sight was seen on the Mississippi Coast this week: snow.
We asked our readers to send us their photos of this historic event and tell us about their experience with it. For many it was their first time seeing snow, or their first time seeing this much snow.
Here’s what our readers sent us:
Andrea S Coker sent in a photo of 8-month-old McKenna Jo Walker experiencing her first snow in Gulfport. Andrea S Coker
Suzanne Summers sent the Sun Herald this view of the snow along the waterfront in Ocean Springs on Jan. 21. provided by Suzanne Summers
Mamie Farish sent in a photo of a snowman, made on Jan. 21, in Newman Cove, D’Iberville by Meg, Mamie and Allyn. “Biggest and Best Snowman of all Times Taken during the historical snowfall in the winter of 2025 in Diberville MS by Meg, Mamie and Allyn. Oh what fun!” Mamie Farish
Tony Garcia sent in a photo of a cardinal in the snow. Tony Garcia
Angelika Truebner-Webb, of the Silver Slipper Casino, sent in this photo of Mr. Bingle in the snow. “Look who’s made his way to the Gulf Coast for a winter wonderland surprise—Mr. Bingle is soaking up the rare snow at Silver Slipper Casino!” Angelika Truebner-Webb
Bowen Brown sent in this photo of a snowy landscape. “I’ve only ever been lucky enough to witness the heavy frost on the ground, “ he said. “But this little snow storm we’re having here is just astonishing. Plus, I honestly prefer cold weather instead of the heat we get the majority of the time so we’re out here living it up!” Bowen Brown
Ashley Rice sent in this photo of the snowfall in Latimer. “Born and raised in Biloxi, this is my first time seeing snow and boy am I enjoying it! (Besides the cold).” Ashley Rice
Gail Thibodeaux Parker sent in this photo of a snowman decoration sitting in the snow on Benachi Avenue in Biloxi. “Wanted to make a snowman, but this is the best I could do,” she said. Gail Thibodeaux Parker
Kaylar Marie Spurrier sent in this photo of Lorelai playing in the snow. “After trying to find gloves at 3 different stores yesterday and failing... Miss Lorelai got to experience her first snow,” she said. “Don’t worry Mom and Dad only let her stay in it for a few minutes at a time.” Kayla Marie Spurrier
Grace Sheets provided this photo of her kids in the snow. “First snow day for two of my kiddos but none of them have ever seen this much!! We had such a fun day!” Grace Sheets
Facebook user Iluvu Amy Eff took this photo in St Martin, Mississippi. “I ate all my snow food before the snow came, but that’s okay. I’m 26 years old but still enjoyed a snowball fight and making a snow angel. We gave up on the snow man after the bottom part.” Facebook user Iluvu Amy Eff
Fai Moore Lamberth send in this photo of a snowman ready to cheer on Mississippi State. “Not my first snow (we lived in RI one winter) but it was for our grandkids,” she said. “They loved it! So much fun!” Fai Moore Lamberth
Kathy McCardle Addison sent in this photo of a “winter wonderland” in Saucier. Kathy McCardle Addison
Tabatha Kuklar sent in this photo of snowy downtown Biloxi. Tabatha Kuklar
Tabatha Kuklar sent in in this photo of Biloxi. “Felt like we were walking on the set of a hallmark movie,” she said. “First time I have got to appreciate snow on the coast. In 1996 I was in kindergarten and 10 years ago it wasn’t this nice!” Tabatha Kuklar
Vickie S Mizell Scott shared this photo of herself wearing a swimsuit in the snow in Lyman. “Ready to go snow swimming! Been here most of my life and have never seen it like this, “ she said. “Enjoying as much as I can. Yep, I’m crazy enough to go out in my swimsuit.” Vickie S Mizell Scott
Sandra Seymour sent in a photo of snow on her cabin in Latimer, MS. “I have never seen snow this deep,” she said. “I have been enjoying going outside and being in it.” Sandra Seymour
Meri Ann Collins sent in a photo of a wild west themed snowman in Biloxi. Meri Ann Collins
Lilly Straight, of Biloxi, sent in this photo of her family in the snow. “It was truly a magical way to spend my birthday,” she said. “It was mine and my daughter’s first time ever seeing snow like this. I am so happy I was able to home from work to make these memories with my family.” Lilly Straight
Tina Cook sent in this photo of the height of the snow near Saucier. Tina Cook
Barbara Tajmajer sent in this photo of the view from the Island View casino. Barbara Tajmajer
Want to add your own photo to this story? Send us your photo 3-5 sentences about your experience, including where you are located in South Mississippi.
Your photo(s) may be used in a Sun Herald story. You can email the information to mynews@sunherald.com.
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