For the most part, we Mississippians are happy to welcome visitors and let them see firsthand just how great the Magnolia State is. However, outsiders need to plan their visits accordingly – otherwise they’ll get the wrong impression of our wonderful state. One time of the year that should definitely be avoided is winter. Sure, we like to talk up our (mostly) “mild winters.” And if by some chance it actually snows, we boast about how beautiful it is. But it’s all just a façade. In fact, winter is, in all honesty, a horrible time to visit Mississippi – and here are 12 reasons why.
- It absolutely NEVER snows here.
Ashford Photography Who even remembers the last time it snowed in the Magnolia State???
- Even if it did snow, it wouldn’t be much to look at.
Parminder Vig/Only In Your State Facebook And this photo is all the proof you’ll need.
- There’s nowhere to have any wintry fun.
The University of Southern Mississippi/Facebook Note: standard winter attire usually not required.
- The temperature is oftentimes shocking.
memesbot.com This meme is seriously an accurate depiction of winter weather in Mississippi.
- Snow has a strange effect on residents.
Paul Moody/Flickr For some reason, snow tends to bring out the inner child in all of us.
- The roads are not only dangerous but absolutely dreadful.
Douglas Adams/Only In Mississippi Facebook This appalling roadway in Natchez is almost hard to look at.
- Access to fresh seafood just isn’t the same in the winter.
4bird1/TripAdvisor Sure, you can get fresh seafood year round on the Gulf Coast, but the oysters get even better in the cold winter months when Mississippi’s oyster season is at its peak.
- Exploring the state’s hiking trails in the winter just won’t be the same as a summer visit.
Jeff Baldock’s Creative Visions/Facebook If hiking in mild temperatures with no humidity or mosquitoes sounds like your idea of a good time, then suit yourself and check out the trails in the winter. But don’t say we didn’t warn you.
- It’s probably best to ignore all attractions, too.
jagrissom/Instagram Just look at how unrecognizable the Cypress Swamp on the Natchez Trace Parkway is!
- Things tend to get a bit wild.
Steve/Flickr The state’s 4-legged residents seem to enjoy basking in the cooler weather.
- Winter nights are practically unbearable.
Tim Morgan Living with views like this isn’t for everyone.
- Visitors would have to learn a whole new skill set.
storebukkebruse/Flickr Layering is basically the key to surviving winter in Mississippi.
What are some other reasons Mississippi is the absolute worst in the winter? Tell us in the comments section.
Ashford Photography
Who even remembers the last time it snowed in the Magnolia State???
Parminder Vig/Only In Your State Facebook
And this photo is all the proof you’ll need.
The University of Southern Mississippi/Facebook
Note: standard winter attire usually not required.
memesbot.com
This meme is seriously an accurate depiction of winter weather in Mississippi.
Paul Moody/Flickr
For some reason, snow tends to bring out the inner child in all of us.
Douglas Adams/Only In Mississippi Facebook
This appalling roadway in Natchez is almost hard to look at.
4bird1/TripAdvisor
Sure, you can get fresh seafood year round on the Gulf Coast, but the oysters get even better in the cold winter months when Mississippi’s oyster season is at its peak.
Jeff Baldock’s Creative Visions/Facebook
If hiking in mild temperatures with no humidity or mosquitoes sounds like your idea of a good time, then suit yourself and check out the trails in the winter. But don’t say we didn’t warn you.
jagrissom/Instagram
Just look at how unrecognizable the Cypress Swamp on the Natchez Trace Parkway is!
Steve/Flickr
The state’s 4-legged residents seem to enjoy basking in the cooler weather.
Tim Morgan
Living with views like this isn’t for everyone.
storebukkebruse/Flickr
Layering is basically the key to surviving winter in Mississippi.
If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out “15 Reasons Why You Should Never, Ever Move To Mississippi.“
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