Christmas Weather Forecast 2019: Will It Be Wet, White, or What?

Christmas is just about here! If you’re planning a trip to visit loved ones to spend the holidays together, you probably want to know what kind of traveling weather is in store. Will it be white, wet, or what? See what the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting for December 24–27th, 2019 so you can plan:

UNITED STATES

Zone 1 – Northeast & New England
New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C.
Wet and white for Christmas: Rain showers (south), wet snow (north).

Zone 2 – Great Lakes, Ohio Valley & Midwest
Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin
Sunshine, cold and dry for Christmas.

Zone 3 – Southeast
Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida
More showery weather, possibly soggy Christmas.

Zone 4 – North Central 
Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana
Generally fair, dry, very cold for Christmas.

Zone 5 – South Central
Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico
Fair, dry, cold for the holiday.

Zone 6 – Northwest
Washington, Oregon, Idaho
Skies are generally fair, dry, and cold for Christmas.

Zone 7 – Southwest
California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona
Fair, dry, very chilly for Christmastime.

Be sure to check the detailed forecasts for your U.S. zone here.

What’s in store for the rest of the winter, January-March 2020? Read our extended forecast here.

CANADA

Here’s what we’re predicting for your Christmas and Boxing Day holidays for December 24–27th, 2019:

Zone 1 – Newfoundland, Labrador
Residual showers of rain and wet snow for the holiday.

Zone 2 – Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec
Showers of rain and wet snow for Christmas and Boxing Day.

Zone 3 – Ontario
Rain/wet snow showers persist for Christmas and Boxing Day.

Zone 4 – Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Generally fair, dry, and very cold for Christmastime and Boxing Day.

Zone 5 – British Columbia
Skies are generally fair, dry, and cold for the Christmas/Boxing Day holidays.

Be sure to check the detailed forecasts for your Canadian zone here.

Doing any skiing this holiday? Be sure to check out our 2019-2020 Canadian winter weather forecast!