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The popular long-range weather forecaster, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, recently released its forecast for the week of Christmas.
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The retail chain anticipates a warmer-than-average holiday in the West and a cold Christmas in the East, mixed with snow in the North.
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Many travelers are being urged to use caution commuting during the holidays as snow, rain or ice can affect travel.
Christmas is just a few weeks away until December 25th and one question remains: Will it be a white Christmas? For many parts of the country, the answer is yes. Others can expect sunny skies and relatively warm temperatures, and a few regions may see only rain showers.
With the help of the old Farmer’s Almanac, we’ve broken down what each area of the United States can expect to see for 2025 Christmas weather forecast. Read before you set off on your holiday trip.
What is the old farmer’s almanac?
To find out the forecast holiday weather for your area, we’ve turned to The Old Farmer’s Almanaca centuries-old forecaster that has been used since 1792 to predict everything from weather to tide times.
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pulling data from three different sources (meteorology, solar science and climatology), The Old Farmer’s Almanac issues weather forecasts which boasts an 80% accuracy rating, according to the publication. This information is then used by farmers, gardeners, outdoorsmen and travelers to plan for the coming weeks and months.
Christmas weather forecast 2025
While a white Christmas in Florida would be a sight to behold, this year’s forecast is not expected to deviate too far from the norm. Snow is expected to be seen in all the usual areas: Alaska, New England, the Upper Midwest and more.
What is most interesting about this year’s Christmas forecast are the forecast temperatures. full The western part of the country will have warmer temperatures than usualwhile the eastern half is set to be colder than usual. Areas in between are expected to experience different temperatures.
Regional predictions
For more details on specific regions of the United States, The Old Farmer’s Almanac divides the country into 18 regions, grouping states with similar climates. While this breakdown allows the long-range forecaster to get more granular about specific areas, it doesn’t account for micro-weather changes within states. Therefore, it is important to view the Farmer’s Almanac predictions as a source of insight rather than a fixed forecast.
Regions 1 and 17: Northeast and Alaska — Although separated by many miles, Alaska and New England are expected to see similar conditions this Christmas, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. In every area, temperatures are set to be much colder than usual, bringing snow showers with it. This can make holiday travel difficult, so be careful and drive slowly.
Regions 3, 6, 7 and 9: Appalachians, Lower Lakes, Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest — Stretching from the Appalachian mountains to the tip of Minnesota, this vast area is expected to experience mild temperatures that nose dive into colder weather during the second half of Christmas week. The region is also expected to see a mix of sun and snow, which could affect driving.
Regions 2 and 5: Atlantic Corridor and Florida — From the Massachusetts coast to the Virginia coast, the Atlantic Corridor is expected to experience cooler than average temperatures. However, this cold should be offset by beautiful sunny skies, making for an easy ride. The same can be said for the state of Florida.
Regions 4, 8, 10, and 16: Southeast, Deep South, Heartland, and Pacific Southwest — This smorgasborg of regions, stretching from California to the Carolinas to Iowa, can be characterized by two words: mild and sunny. While more localized areas of Southern California may differ from this general forecast to see warmer than average temperatures, the gist is the same: This Christmas will be a pleasant one.
Regions 11 and 18: Texas-Oklahoma and Hawaii — This tri-state combination may not feel a chill during Christmas week, but they will see bright, sunny skies, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. This area can expect to experience warmer than average temperatures, which means they can skip the heavy knit sweaters.
Regions 12 and 14: High Plains and Southwest Desert — These vast regions, stretching across nine states from Montana to Arizona, are expected to experience warmer-than-usual temperatures mixed with sunshine breaking into showers. For the northern part of this area, rain can turn to snow, so be careful of slippery places during the trip.
Regions 13 and 15: Intermountain and Pacific Northwest — Similar to the High Plains and Desert Southwest, Washington to Colorado is set to see warmer than average temperatures. But unlike the other regions, which may see sunshine, the Intermountains and Pacific Northwest are expected to confidently see rain during the holiday week.
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