Do you need a snowblower in Meridian, MS?
What clears snow in Meridian
No snowblower
Meridian averages 1 inch of snow a year. It is gone before it needs moving.
If you are moving to Meridian from somewhere snowy, you can sell the snowblower before you move.
When the snow comes in Meridian
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Inches of new snow per month, averaged over 1991 to 2020.
Meridian and its neighbours
Almost no snow falls in Meridian. In Mississippi, Hernando gets the most here at 2 inches.
| Town | Miles | Snow | Two car, paved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel, MS | 55 | 0 in | No snowblower |
| Starkville, MS | 75 | 1 in | No snowblower |
| Brandon, MS | 76 | 1 in | No snowblower |
| Petal, MS | 78 | 1 in | No snowblower |
| Columbus, MS | 79 | 0 in | No snowblower |
| Canton, MS | 80 | 1 in | No snowblower |
Where these numbers come from
Read next: Why storm depth matters more than snowfall and What a winter of snow weighs.
NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals from Meridian Key Field, 4.7 miles from Meridian. A normal winter, not this winter's forecast. Snow is weighed at 6.24 pounds a cubic foot, fresh and fairly dry; wet spring snow can weigh three times that.