NEW YORK – The anticipation and longing for a magical Christmas morning, with snowflakes falling softly and covering the ground in a blanket of pure white, seems to be fading fast.
By the day, the chances of having a white Christmas are diminishing. Long-range computer forecast models do not indicate a major snowstorm in the days leading up to Christmas.
The official definition of a white Christmas from the National Weather Service is at least 1 inch of snow on the ground measured at 7 a.m. on Christmas Day or accumulated snowfall of at least 0.1 inch on Dec. 25.
For most Americans, they’ll have to watch their favorite holiday movies to see snow this year, the Fox Forecast Center said.
Warmer-than-average temperatures are favored through the end of December, so while we could get more significant storms to develop, they’re more likely to produce rain than snow.
Widespread cold air has been lacking across the US in December.
The meteorological winter, which lasts from December 1 to February 29, has started relatively mildly. According to the Fox Prediction Center, there are no signs of any Arctic air masses hitting the country until at least January, resulting in a significant lack of snow in many major cities across the country. Currently, only 14% of America is covered in snow.
New York is not expected to receive any snow for Christmas.
That’s bad news for snow lovers, as any major storms that may occur will likely be met with milder temperatures, reducing the chance of heavy snow.
That doesn’t mean a snow machine won’t be operating somewhere as we wrap up the year, but the odds are leaning toward more rain than snow as we say goodbye to 2023.
And expected warmer-than-average temperatures this week will continue to melt any snow that remains on the ground.
Warmer-than-average temperatures are favored through the end of December, so while we could get more significant storms to develop, they’re more likely to produce rain than snow. Reuters
The Northeast’s major cities have yet to receive 1 inch of snow this year
The news may disappoint those who enjoy snowy winters in the Northeast: It’s been nearly two years since this part of the country saw an inch of snow in a day in its major cities.
As of Monday, it had been 672 days since the last 1 inch of snow in a calendar day in New York City.
Each day without snow extended a new record, surpassing the previous day of 383 days, which was recorded in 1998.
Despite the Northeast’s reputation for harsh winters and heavy snow, the recent lack of snow has become a noticeable trend, with many residents and visitors alike missing the white winter wonderland they’ve come to expect from the region.
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