What did South Mississippi look like covered in snow? See photos from the snowstorm
A historic snowstorm covered the Mississippi Coast in a thick blanket of soft, powdery snow on Tuesday, turning the beaches, palm trees and bayous into a winter wonderland the likes of which haven’t been seen in the area for decades.
The snowstorm froze South Mississippi, closing businesses, schools and roads, but also brought with it a very unique change of scenery.
As the snow stopped and the sun came out on Wednesday, Mississippians stepped out to enjoy what could be a once-in-a-lifetime event for some.
During Tuesday’s storm and Wednesdays aftermath, the Sun Herald photographed the landmarks and scenery. Here’s what we saw.
A most unusual sight: The Welcome to the Mississippi Gulf Coast surrounded by snow Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Snow remains in Biloxi on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, the day after a rare snowstorm blanketed South Mississippi.
Pedestrians walk through the snow along the Fort Bayou Bridge during a winter storm on the Mississippi Coast on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
A tiny snowman enjoys the view Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Gulfport.
Snow accumulates on cars in Ocean Springs on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Stephanie Crow puts the finishing touches on a snowman Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Gulfport.
Cars drive along Highway 90 in Ocean Springs during a winter storm on the Mississippi Coast on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Snow is piled up Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Gulfport.
Clint Herring prepares to ski down the Fort Bayou Bridge during a winter storm on the Mississippi Coast on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
A lone driver braves the elements on I-10 Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, during a rare South Mississippi winter storm.
The Orman family (Erica, Michael, Lakelynn and Wesley), built a snowman Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, on Biloxi Beach.
Instead of footprints in the sand, a visitor left footprints in the snow Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, on Biloxi Beach.
Andrew and Hannah Elliott enjoyed one of the rarest experiences in Biloxi on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025: A snowball fight on the beach.
Snow falls in Ocean Springs on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Snow that begain early in the morning Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, was still coming down at 4:30 p.m. across the Mississippi Coast.
Police close off the Ocean Springs-Biloxi bridge due to snow on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
There were no takers for snow volleyball Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, a day after a rare snowstorm buried South Mississippi.
Jennifer Wright stands on the Fort Bayou Bridge during a winter storm on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, and shows a photo of her daughter, Emily, during a winter storm in 1996. Wright says the photo is the last time before Tuesday she’s seen snow on the Mississippi Coast.
Cars drive along Highway 90 in Gulfport on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
A man walks through the snow along the Fort Bayou Bridge during a winter storm on the Mississippi Coast on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
A woman walks her dogs in the snow at Gulfport East Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
A rare scene in South Mississippi: Snowfall accumulating at the beach.
Roads across South Mississippi were treacherous Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, the courtesy of a rare winter storm.
Snow and boats are an unusual combination in South Mississippi.
Attempting to keep the roads clear across South Mississippi was a full-time job Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Biloxi Beach made for a picturesque scene Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Pedestrians walk through the snow along the Fort Bayou Bridge during a winter storm on the Mississippi Coast on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Scenes from the winter storm Jan. 21, 2025, in Gulfport.
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