On January 24, 2026, North Mississippi got hit with an ice storm. The extended forecast showed rain. The rain turned into a chance of snow. Five days out, the snow chance became 3″ on Friday and 8″ on Saturday. Three days out, it became an imminent disaster with 1-1/2″ of ice expected in our area. Of course, supplies quickly became scarce as everyone over-bought in the final few days. Local stores issued “no returns” on generators, as the last expected storm (2023) spiked generator sales only to have them all returned a few days later.
We were prepared to survive, but improvements are necessary to be more comfortable. Our forest got hammered, and it looks way worse in the present time with all of the ice gone. More on the aftermath in another video. This video is how the ice storm played out for us.
Great stuff Jay, we live in the North Georgia Mountains and also go frozen in for a week but being an old boy scout I was prepared with wood fireplace, two propane 30,000 BTU “Mr Heater” blue flame heaters ($300) each and city water along with a similar back up generator. We did just fine. I highly recommend the vent free “Mr Heater” units for no electric back up!
Cheers
Jon S.
Hope you fair better than our Ice Storm here in Northern Michigan. Still cleaning and repairing here
Overview of the Northern Michigan Ice Storm
The storm, which occurred from March 28 to March 30, resulted in ice accumulation of up to 1.5 inches, combined with high winds, leading to catastrophic impacts on infrastructure.
Impact of the Ice Storm
Damage and Disruptions
Power Outages: Nearly 200,000 residents lost power, with some experiencing multiple outages.
Infrastructure Damage: The storm affected three million acres, damaging trees, power lines, and critical infrastructure.
Road Conditions: About 700 miles of roads became impassable, necessitating National Guard assistance for clearing routes.
Most folks here are prepared for winter. Take care as there as more coming.