What will the weather be like in the US for Christmas?

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Christmas week in the US brings mild and tranquil weather for most, with the West Coast expecting storms and the Northeast facing a risk of snow, ice, and rain. The Midwest and Northeast will see limited snow, while the West benefits from much-needed precipitation. Temperatures are forecast to be above average in many regions, with the South and East experiencing spring-like warmth. Travel may be impacted by wintry conditions in the Northeast and storms in the West.

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Spring-like warmth spreads east for Christmas week

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Current weather feels like March due to atmospheric conditions
Jet stream keeps surplus cold air north, allowing local warming 3s
High pressure will cause temperatures to rise significantly 10s
Temperatures expected to be 20 to 30 degrees above average 21s

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Spring-like warmth spreads east for Christmas week

The Weather Channel

6 hours ago

Spring-like warmth spreads east for Christmas week

High pressure dominates, causing temperatures to rise 20 to 30 degrees above average in the East during Christmas week.

Whose road travel Christmas week could be slowed by weather?

The Weather Channel

1 day ago

Whose road travel Christmas week could be slowed by weather?

West Coast faces messy weather for Christmas Eve; the South is warm (Dallas 81°F, Atlanta 74°F) on Christmas Day. Northeast may see slippery conditions from freezing rain and snow.

AccuWeather

2 days ago

Holiday travel weather

Much of the country will be very warm with favorable travel conditions on Christmas Day, but rain instead of snow is expected in the Northeast. Some travel issues persist in the West, especially California and the Sierra.

Much of U.S. warmer than average through Christmas

The Weather Channel

2 days ago

Much of U.S. warmer than average through Christmas

Brief cooler periods in the Northeast, but widespread above-average warmth is expected through Christmas.

What will the weather be like for Christmas?

AccuWeather

3 days ago

What will the weather be like for Christmas?

Early Christmas week is tranquil, but a frontal system could bring snow, ice, and rain to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic around Christmas Day, especially Pennsylvania and New York. California and the West expect rain and heavy Sierra snow.

AccuWeather

4 days ago

Conjuring up a white Christmas

Model uncertainty for the Northeast: European model shows minor ice, while the American model suggests snow and ice could reach Pennsylvania and possibly New York City on Christmas Day.

What could the weather be like for Christmas week?

AccuWeather

5 days ago

What could the weather be like for Christmas week?

Significant snow is unlikely for the Midwest and Northeast except near the Great Lakes; most areas will see rain on Christmas Day. The West, especially the Sierra and Northern Rockies, will see increased snowfall.

Milder weather to replace Arctic air across the Northeast and Midwest

AccuWeather

6 days ago

Milder weather to replace Arctic air across the Northeast and Midwest

Best forecast for Christmas Day: rain and snow in the Northwest, rain for many areas, and possible ice and snow near and north of I-80.

AccuWeather

6 days ago

Christmas week outlook

Both major models indicate cold air in the Northeast with potential for snow and ice from the Northeast into New England and near the Great Lakes on Christmas Day; the West is expected to be stormy.

What will the weather be like in the US for Christmas?

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