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Who in the US will have a white Christmas?

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Higher elevations in the Rockies, Northern Plains, Great Lakes, and Interior Northeast have the best chance for a white Christmas. The Sierra Nevada and Northern Rockies in the West are also likely to see snow. Most of the Northeast and Midwest will not see significant snow, except for some areas near the Great Lakes and possibly New England. The Southeast and South Central U.S. will remain mostly warm.

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Snow dwindles in Northeast, stormy in California

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  • Snow cover is dwindling in the Northeast, reducing white Christmas chances.
  • California's Sierra above 8,000 feet may get 10-14 feet of snow. 23s
  • Most of New England will be warmer than average for Christmas. 2m 53s
  • Storms will bring heavy rain and possible flooding to California. 5m 9s
  • Sierra snow is vital for California's water supply in spring. 6m 47s

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Snow dwindles in Northeast, stormy in California
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AccuWeather
3 hours ago
Snow dwindles in Northeast, stormy in California

Since Thanksgiving, the North Central U.S. has built a healthy snowpack, but the southern part and the Northeast will see erosion, except New England, where cold may sustain snow through Christmas.

Snow dwindles in Northeast, stormy in California
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AccuWeather
3 hours ago
Snow dwindles in Northeast, stormy in California

Most of New England will be above historical temperature averages for Christmas, and the central U.S. will see a significant warm-up, reducing chances for snow in the Northeast and Midwest.

What will the weather be like for Christmas?
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AccuWeather
1 day ago
What will the weather be like for Christmas?

Snow will continue from the Great Lakes toward New England, but a white Christmas is unlikely for much of Pennsylvania and Virginia.

What could the weather be like for Christmas week?
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AccuWeather
3 days ago
What could the weather be like for Christmas week?

Most areas, except near the Great Lakes with deep snowpack, will not see much snow; snow lovers hoping for a white Christmas will likely be disappointed outside of these regions, with the West being an exception.

What could the weather be like for Christmas week?
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AccuWeather
3 days ago
What could the weather be like for Christmas week?

Total snowfall from now through Christmas morning will be limited, with most snow occurring in the North Central U.S. from passing fronts and lake effect, while the Western U.S.—especially the Sierra and Northern Rockies—urgently needs snow to prevent water shortages.

What could the weather be like for Christmas week?
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AccuWeather
3 days ago
What could the weather be like for Christmas week?

For much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, there is little chance of snow on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and existing snow will likely melt.

Who could see a White Christmas?
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The Weather Channel
4 days ago
Who could see a White Christmas?

Higher elevations in the Rockies, parts of the Northern Plains, Great Lakes, and Interior Northeast have the best chance for snow on Christmas Day.

Who could see a White Christmas?
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The Weather Channel
4 days ago
Who could see a White Christmas?

Surrounding areas out west, a strip of the Midwest, and the Appalachians could also possibly see a white Christmas.

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