The Mississippi Legislature will not convene on Monday after Winter Storm Fern trekked through the state, bringing with it dangerous elements and leaving behind layers of ice not expected to melt for days.
On Sunday, leaders in the House and Senate confirmed that lawmakers have been told not to immediately travel back to Jackson as most returned to their districts on Friday. No word was given on whether lawmakers would gavel in on Tuesday.
As of the current calendars, both chambers are scheduled to come in on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
As of Sunday night, over 160,000 residents remained without power as Fern impacted 47 counties. Chances of below-freezing temperatures are forecast through the early part of the week, making it more difficult for existing ice to melt and new ice to form.