An arctic air mass predicted by the NWS will affect Mississippi with 13°F or lower temperatures this week|Reddit|via Giphy

It is turning out to be one of the coldest Christmases as chilly Arctic air will blast across the southern states. Temperatures are expected to reach 13°F in Jackson, Mississippi.

Nashville, Tennessee will see temperatures plunge to 5°F, the National Weather Service predicts. Experts warn the temperatures can be dangerous, but the cold blast will not deter ice fishing enthusiasts and anglers away.