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Chances of White Christmas Dramatically Change

Chances of White Christmas Dramatically Change

Summary

Meteorologists predict a shift from cold Arctic air to warmer temperatures across much of the United States as Christmas approaches. This change may reduce the chances of a white Christmas for many areas. The warm trend is expected to continue into the week of Christmas.

Key Facts

  • Arctic air will bring near-record cold and dangerous wind chills starting Friday in the Northern High Plains.
  • Cold air will spread to the Central Plains and Ohio Valley on Saturday and to the Mid-South and Mid-Atlantic on Sunday.
  • States such as Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana will experience the cold.
  • Forecasters expect Arctic air to move out of the U.S. next week, leading to rising temperatures.
  • The Climate Prediction Center forecasts above-average temperatures for December 19-25 in most of the country.
  • The southern U.S. is highly likely to have warmer-than-normal temperatures during this period.
  • Only the northernmost parts of the U.S. are expected to see temperatures at or below normal.
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