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Holiday weather forecast: Will there be a white Christmas?

This year is expected to be the busiest on record for holiday travel, but rough weather can make getting to your Christmas destination even harder.

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Holiday weather forecast: Will there be a white Christmas?

A mix of snow, rain, and record warmth will shape Christmas weather across the US this year. While some regions brace for heavy downpours and flooding risks, others look forward to a rare white holiday. The contrasting conditions will affect millions from the West Coast to the Northeast and the South.

The Northeast will see pre-Christmas snow on Tuesday, December 24. New York City can expect light accumulations—around an inch—between 6 a.m. and noon. Boston’s snowfall will last longer, from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Inland areas of New England, however, may receive 3 to 6 inches, raising chances for a white Christmas.

A storm will hit the West Coast on Tuesday night, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Southern California faces the highest risk, with up to 9 inches of rain forecast by Wednesday. Burn scar zones in the region will remain under a level 3 out of 4 threat for flash flooding and debris flows on Christmas Eve. The rough weather will persist through Christmas Day, as another wave of rain and mountain snow arrives. Meanwhile, mountainous regions in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, and California will wake up to snow-covered landscapes on December 25. But for millions across the Midwest and South, Christmas Day will feel unusually warm. Temperatures could climb to 66 degrees in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and 79 degrees in Midland, Texas—potentially breaking records.

The holiday weekend will deliver starkly different weather across the country. The Northeast and mountain states prepare for snow, while Southern California faces flooding dangers. At the same time, parts of the South and Midwest may experience near-record heat on Christmas Day.

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