Due to wintry weather throughout the state, some schools and businesses are closed or closing early.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is reporting icy conditions on roads in North and Central Mississippi.

Gov. Phil Bryant, MEMA Director Robert Latham, Jr. and others provide updates to the winter weather situation in Mississippi from MEMA headquarters in Pearl.

After consulting with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and other emergency officials and in the interest of public safety, Gov. Phil Bryant has directed state offices affected by winter weather to remain closed today.

[UPDATED] Mississippi Department of Human Services offices in counties affected by the current winter storm will be closed or opening later today.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is urging any citizens whose power is out for an extended period of time and may need shelter, please contact your county emergency manager.

After consulting with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and other emergency officials, Gov. Phil Bryant has delayed opening of state offices in areas affected by winter weather, including the Jackson Capitol Complex, until noon today.

MDOT is continuing to monitor the winter weather event over the next 24 hours and address the affected counties. MDOT crews will continue working until roadways are clear for safe travel and the winter storm moves out of the state.

Gov. Phil Bryant has issued a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm that is forecast to affect portions of north Mississippi late this afternoon and central parts of the state overnight into Thursday. A state of emergency is an administrative tool that authorizes the use of additional state resources to aid in storm response efforts.

Important closing and winter weather information from MEMA and MDOT.

The following is an update to state agency office closures due to winter weather...

After consulting with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and other emergency officials and in the interest of public safety, Gov. Phil Bryant has directed state offices affected by winter weather to remain closed today. 

List of Mississippi Department of Human Services Closures today.

Governor Phil Bryant has delayed opening of state offices in areas affected by winter weather, including the Jackson Capitol Complex, until 10 a.m. today.