What is the prediction for snow in the central and eastern U.S. this Christmas?

Snowfall in the central and eastern U.S. is uncertain and depends on a storm system anticipated to move through just before the holidays.

Will it be warmer than average across the U.S. for Christmas?

Yes, the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center expects above-average temperatures for much of the U.S. over the Christmas period.

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Warm Temps Threaten White Christmas Dreams

Q: Which states are most likely to have a white Christmas according to AccuWeather?

AccuWeather forecasts a high chance of a white Christmas in states like California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

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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.

Warm Temps Threaten White Christmas Dreams

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.