Snowy Forecast for Christmas
Well, at least the snow globes will have a white Christmas.
Most of the US Won’t Have Snow
According to the National Weather Service, most of the United States will not have snow on the ground on Wednesday. However, parts of the Rocky Mountains, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other areas close to the Canadian border could be in luck.
A White Christmas for Some
Christmas Day will feature green and brown grass for much of the U.S. — not exactly what Bing Crosby crooned about! But in northern areas and western elevations, snow already on the ground (or expected to fall) is promising a quintessential white Christmas.
Some Areas May Get Snow Showers
Other parts of the country, including Kansas, Oklahoma, most of Pennsylvania, and other areas, were marked “better luck next year” on a map distributed by the weather agency ahead of the holiday. However, some areas in the Northeast were forecast to possibly get snow showers on Tuesday, the day before Christmas.
Plattsburgh and Glens Falls May Get Snow
Plattsburgh, New York, close to the U.S.-Canada border, has a 50% chance of snow showers Tuesday. Glens Falls has a 40% chance. But those forecasts are for the day, not Tuesday night.
Buffalo’s Snowy Forecast
Buffalo, famed for its snow, will get likely get snow Monday night and Tuesday morning but that will probably turn into rain, and Christmas Eve is forecast to be cloudy.
Rochester’s Chance of Snow
The Rochester area has a chance of snow showers before 7 p.m., the weather service for that region said, meaning it could happen when Santa is on the way to jump down the chimneys there. The area has a chance of precipitation of 30% Tuesday night.
Travel Plans Unaffected
Snow or no, travelers were expected to take to the skies in the millions Friday ahead of Christmas and Hanukkah, the Transportation Security Administration said. Friday and Saturday are projected to be the busiest for air transportation in the U.S. of the holiday season, the agency said.
Record Number of Travelers Expected
The AAA said earlier this month that it was predicting a record number of travelers in the U.S. for the end of the year. The organization projects that 119 million people in the U.S. will travel from Saturday to Jan. 1, which is around 65,000 more than the previous record in 2019. Most, around 90%, will drive, it said.
Conclusion
While the weather forecast may not be ideal for a white Christmas in most parts of the country, there are still areas that can expect some snowfall. Travelers are advised to check the latest forecast before their trips and plan accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will it snow on Christmas Day in most parts of the US?
A: No, most of the US will not have snow on the ground on Wednesday.
Q: Which areas can expect snow?
A: Parts of the Rocky Mountains, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other areas close to the Canadian border may get snow.
Q: Will there be snow showers in the Northeast?
A: Some areas in the Northeast, including Plattsburgh and Glens Falls, may get snow showers on Tuesday, the day before Christmas.
Q: Will travel plans be affected by the weather?
A: No, snow or no, travelers are expected to take to the skies in the millions ahead of Christmas and Hanukkah.
