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Warm Temps Threaten White Christmas Dreams
18 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Above-average temperatures are expected across much of the U.S. for Christmas.
- The Rockies and Great Lakes regions have the highest chance for a white Christmas.
- Snowfall in the central and eastern U.S. depends on a pre-holiday storm.
New forecasts indicate that most of the U.S. will experience above-average temperatures this Christmas, significantly reducing the likelihood of a white Christmas for many. The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center anticipates warmer conditions, particularly in the Plains, South, and Midwest.
AccuWeather's revised outlook suggests that snow is most likely to accumulate in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. A storm moving through between December 23-25 could bring a last-minute chance of snow to some areas.
Hopes for a white Christmas are lowest along the Northeastern coast and in the southern and central U.S. Any snow that fell recently in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic may melt due to the expected warmth, with warmer temperatures impacting areas like St. Louis, which is predicted to reach near 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
