Snow or No Snow, Many Will Still Have a White Christmas
Well, at least the snow globes will have a white Christmas.
National Weather Service Forecast
Most of the United States will not have snow on the ground on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service’s forecast on Friday. However, parts of the Rocky Mountains, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other areas close to the Canadian border could be in luck.
"Christmas Day will feature green and brown grass for much of the U.S. — not exactly what Bing Crosby crooned about!" the weather service wrote on Twitter.
Regional Forecasts
Other parts of the country, including Kansas, Oklahoma, most of Pennsylvania, and other areas of the country were marked "better luck next year" on a map distributed by the weather agency ahead of the holiday.
However, some parts of the Northeast were forecast to possibly get snow showers on Tuesday, the day before Christmas. Plattsburgh, New York, close to the U.S.-Canada border, has a 50% chance of snow showers on Tuesday. Glens Falls has a 40% chance.
Snow in the Northeast
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. The Rochester area has a chance of snow showers before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 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% on Tuesday night.
Travel Plans
Snow or no snow, travelers are expected to take to the skies in the millions 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.
On Thursday, before the projected rush, there were 2.6 million air passengers, according to TSA statistics. 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.
Conclusion
While the snow may not be falling everywhere, it’s clear that many will still be having a white Christmas. Whether you’re traveling or staying local, there’s something special about the holiday season.
FAQs
Q: Will it be a white Christmas for most of the U.S.?
A: No, according to the National Weather Service, most of the U.S. will not have snow on the ground on Wednesday.
Q: Which areas are most likely to get snow?
A: Parts of the Rocky Mountains, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other areas close to the Canadian border could be in luck. Some parts of the Northeast, including Plattsburgh, New York, and Rochester, have a chance of snow showers.
Q: How many people will be traveling for the holidays?
A: According to the AAA, around 119 million people in the U.S. will travel from Saturday to January 1, which is around 65,000 more than the previous record in 2019. Most, around 90%, will drive.
