Summary
A forecast from The Weather Company shows which U.S. states might see snow on Christmas in 2025. Areas in the northern Midwest, Great Lakes, and mountain regions have the highest chances. The weather may be warmer in many parts of the country by Christmas, which might reduce snow chances in some areas.
Key Facts
- The Weather Company created a map showing where snow is likely on Christmas 2025.
- Minneapolis–St. Paul has the best chance for snow among major eastern U.S. cities.
- Duluth, Minnesota, and Marquette, Michigan, have high chances of a white Christmas.
- In 2024, New York City had its first white Christmas in 15 years.
- NOAA data shows the average Christmas snow cover since 2003 for the contiguous U.S. is 36%.
- Warmer weather expected later in December could reduce snow in the Midwest and Northeast.
- Areas most likely to have snow are the Northern Midwest, Great Lakes, and Mountain West.
- The Old Farmer’s Almanac also forecasts snow in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, and parts of Alaska closer to Christmas.
