Now that temperatures have plummeted, we’re curious if it will snow on Christmas day in NYC. Will we wake up to a winter wonderland, or is that blanket of snow just a figment of our imaginations?
We received our first snow of the season on the Winter Solstice — fitting timing — and considering NYC’s temperatures currently rival those of Alaska, getting flurries on December 25th might be within the realm of possibilities.
Let’s defer to the weather experts to see what’s in store, and more importantly, if Santa will have to alter his plans when leaving the North Pole.
Will it snow on Christmas day, according to Farmers Almanac?
In typical fashion, Farmers Almanac has broken down the U.S. by region to indicate where flurries will accumulate, but on the holiday itself, the resource indicates that “most of the United States will be seeing a milder, gentler winter than average.”
The Atlantic Corridor will not be seeing a white Christmas this year, according the report, and it will be a dry and mild holiday. As far as our neighbors go, there could potentially be snow in northern Maine, but the rest of New England will also be fairly tame. (We’re, frankly, just as surprised.)
But, if you were hoping for some flurries you might luck out: According to the Weather Channel’s 10-day forecast, there’s a 90% chance that NYC could receive morning snow on Christmas Eve, December 24th. This will be ideal because by the time people begin to venture to loved ones’ homes, the roads will (hopefully) be clear. Christmas itself, per the reports, will be sunny.
Time will tell, folks! If you want to have a gander at Farmers Almanac’s findings in full, visit its website. If you’re craving that cozy winter vibe, our guide to the best holiday events in NYC will help — with or without snow.