A mid-week cold front will bring much cooler conditions to Columbus, with highs falling roughly 10 degrees by Thursday and lows dropping below freezing Friday night into Saturday morning.
WCBI in Columbus reported on Nov. 11, 2026, that a cold front approaching midweek will produce the change in temperatures and an increased chance of rain.
Tuesday evening: Calm winds and some cloud cover are expected, keeping overnight temperatures in the 40s.
Wednesday: After a cold start, temperatures are forecast to climb into the upper 70s by the afternoon. Cloud cover will increase through the day as the cold front approaches. An isolated shower or two is possible during the day, with a better chance for rain Wednesday night as the front passes.
End of the week: Rain should clear by Thursday morning. Highs will be about 10 degrees cooler, reaching the upper 60s on Thursday and the upper 50s on Friday. Low temperatures will dip below freezing Friday night into Saturday morning, WCBI said.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
