"In the world of meteorological statistics, a white Christmas is defined as having at least one inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning," noted The Weather Channel. The site continued by saying that no added snow need fall on Christmas day itself to make the "white Christmas" label official.
Judging by current forecasts, it looks like it will be white, chilly, and positively wintry before the most awaited time of the year arrives. So, get those warm jackets, mittens, muffs, and fireplaces ready (not to mention the eggnog)!
The Weather Channel also cautioned citizens living in the Midwest and Northern New England area as the winter storm Gemini will be blowing through the region this weekend. Further observations need to be made to check on the storm's progress and whether it will affect the weather on Christmas day.
Farmers Almanac predicts "a messy little Christmas" for those living in the Great Lakes and Midwest. It also forecasts "wintry precipitation for the Northeastern U.S. region. In the Southeast, it will be a "rainy Christmas holiday," while heavy snow will envelope Colorado and the Plains in the North Central area, as well as Utah.
South Central U.S. and Arizona may be stormy while the Gulf Coast will experience rainy spells.
In previous years, there have been "strange Christmas morning snow covers", and it's possible that such an event may happen again this year. Little Rock in Arizona had a 9-inch snowfall last year, which is the snowiest Christmas for the area. Winter storm Euclid was making itself felt in north Texas, Arkansas, and some parts of Oklahoma last year as well, causing snowfall to cover the ground on Christmas day.
Keep checking our forecast reports as more observations are needed to ensure a more accurate picture of the weather on Christmas day.
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