Will there be a white Christmas? Where snow is expected on December 25

Christmas is synonymous with snow and plenty of Americans will be hoping for a white Christmas. However, the US will see unusual weather patterns caused by the El Niño phenomenon. This weather pattern means milder temperatures in the northern states, as well as in the northern parts of the southern states. This is caused by warmer-than-usual water in the Pacific Sea on the Equator meaning average snow levels are very low.

This means the most likely areas to see snow this Christmas are concentrated in the northern mountainous areas of the US, both in the east and west. Cities that could see snow are Denver, Lake Tahoe, Snowshoe

On the contrary, the states where there is not the slightest chance of snow are Florida, Hawaii, Texas, Ohio, and Oklahoma, as well as certain regions in the southeast and south of the country.

It is worth mentioning that predictions may change, so it is recommended to constantly monitor the official sites of the National Weather Service for real-time updates.

Another White Christmas analysis

According to research carried out by the German rental car company SIXT, northern states are more likely to witness a white Christmas this year. Of the 50 states in the country, plus the District of Columbia, 10 have a high probability of snow for this Christmas.

According to the aforementioned analysis, based on historical data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there is only one state in the US where year after year the probability of snow is 100%; this is Alaska. As for the rest of the states with a high probability of snow for Christmas, the list is as follows: