Winter weather begins in the Midwest; city of chicago The first snow of the season has already fallen. In this context, many residents of the Illinois metropolis are wondering if they will be able to enjoy themselves. “White Christmas”postcards that have become less common over the past 10 years. Last occurred in 2022.
According to the predictions published by old farmer yearbook, Conditions in the Chicago area during Christmas week will be “cold to very cold”and “Snow season” It may coincide with the arrival of the holiday.
This report covers the days leading up to Dec. 25 and the weekend after, and includes temperature and precipitation trends across the United States.
The report details: upper midwest experience with a marked decrease in fever intermittent snowfall before the holidays.
In the area of lower great lakeswhere is it chicagoexpected for several days It’s cold so it’s very coldand Sunny weather and snowfall alternate.
Officials advised travelers to allow additional time for road travel as the route may include slippery sections.
in contrast, south and southwest united states milder conditions,on the other hand, Temperatures will be below normal in the Northeast and New Englandsnow is more likely.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), If there is more than 1 inch, a “white Christmas” will occur. (2.50cm) Amount of snow on the ground on December 25th.
In Chicago, this has happened an average of 41% of the time since official records began in the 1870s, he explained. NBC Chicago.
Last year the city experienced christmas under the snow It was 2022One of the coldest Christmas days on record was recorded with a high of just 14°F (-10°C).
However, the following year 2023it was Quite the opposite:It was in Chicago. Second warmest Christmas on recordthe maximum temperature is 59°F (15°C).
In 2024, the snow that fell on December 20th melted before the holiday, leaving an ice-free celebration.
The historical value is Average maximum temperature on December 25th It’s from 34°F (1°C)while the minimum is close to 22°F (-5°C).
According to old farmer yearbookarea of higher odds record snow During Christmas week, northeasthe upper midwest, great lakeshe eastern ohio valley and alaska.
Snowfall and wind gusts reaching 20-30 mph (32-48 km/h) could affect road travel in these locations.
In contrast, in the southern part of the North American country, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Enjoy a more comfortable climate. sunny day and warm temperatures.
among them Atlantic Corridor and appalachian mountains,conditions Varies between rainy and sunny,on the other hand, pacific northwest and southwest will face Some episodes of isolated rain or snow.
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