Limited Snowfall Expected: White Christmas Hopes Dwindle

The forecast for a white Christmas in the Lower 48 states of the U.S. this year is not favorable, with warmer temperatures and drier conditions expected. Areas near the Canadian border and higher western elevations have the best chance of snow. Last year, over half of the contiguous U.S. experienced a white Christmas, but this year's forecast suggests limited snow cover. Historical data shows that the probability of a white Christmas varies widely from year to year, with the Mountain West, far northern tier, and northern New England having the highest odds.