Winter storm Fern may be gone but conditions remain dangerous in Mississippi and more than 150,000 are without power.

Parts of Mississippi will endure dangerous conditions into next week after a severe winter storm passes through the state this weekend.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves discusses the impact a massive winter storm and record-low temperatures are having on his state on ‘America Reports.’

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves confirmed via a social media statement Monday, Jan. 26, that the winter storm caused the two deaths. Reeves also stated two injuries have been reported, one in Hinds County and another in Smith County. Both injuries were due to the storm, the governor stated.

North Mississippi counties can expect up to 3 inches of sleet, snow and an inch of ice in the latest NWS winter storm warning. What we know

Deaths were reported in the Northeast, the South and the Plains.

The forecasts had predicted that the storm could be among the worst in a generation to hit the region. By Monday, it was clear that is exactly what happened.

Like many counties nationwide, Mississippi County is working to recover from the recent winter storm.

Many colleges, universities and school districts will remain closed through Tuesday, Jan. 27.