Just when you thought it was safe to leave the house without a jacket, Mother Nature has one last icy trick up her sleeve.
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the Jackson area from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, and yes—it’s every bit as cold as it sounds. Temperatures are expected to plunge to between 25 and 30 degrees, cold enough to damage spring crops, tender plants, and even cause problems with unprotected outdoor pipes.
The Cold, Hard Truth: How Cold Will It Get?
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Lowest temps will hit during the pre-dawn hours, likely right around the time the early birds are reaching for that first cup of coffee.
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It’s a true springtime freeze, not just a little frost. If you’ve got tomatoes, flowers, or any early garden favorites outside—you’ll want to act fast.
This isn’t your typical chilly spring morning. It’s the kind of freeze that can do real harm to young plants and crops already in bloom.
Got a Garden? Here’s What to Do Tonight
Whether you’ve got a backyard vegetable patch or just a few flowers brightening up the porch, now’s the time to protect them. Here’s how:
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Bring potted plants indoors, especially anything tropical or flowering.
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Cover in-ground plants with frost cloths, sheets, or even towels—just not plastic, which can trap moisture and freeze.
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For gardeners or farmers with early field crops, row covers and insulation are key to avoiding overnight damage.
And Don’t Forget the Pipes
Freezing weather can also catch homeowners off guard. If you have:
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Outdoor faucets, cover them or wrap with insulation.
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Garden hoses, disconnect them and drain them.
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Exposed plumbing, make sure it’s protected—especially in older homes or sheds.
After the Freeze, a Slow Warm-Up
The good news? Once the sun is up, things begin to turn around. Tuesday afternoon will be sunny, with highs in the mid-40s—still cool, but much better than those biting early morning temps.
But don’t get too comfortable just yet—Tuesday night could bring another round of near-freezing temperatures, so if you’ve gone through the trouble of protecting your plants and pipes, you’ll want to keep them covered another night.
Your Jackson Freeze Checklist:
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Cover or move plants tonight before bed
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Insulate outdoor faucets and drain hoses
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Dress in layers Tuesday morning—it’ll be brisk!
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Keep an eye on forecasts for another freeze Tuesday night
