Chances For White Christmas: Twin Cities Vs. Duluth

MINNESOTA — You can probably hum the tune of “White Christmas” from memory, and may even know all the words of the beloved song. But if you’re dreaming of a white Christmas in Minnesota, what is the chance of that actually happening?

Climatologists define a white Christmas as having 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day.

According to the Minnesota Department of Resources, the Twin Cities has between 75 percent and 85 percent of a white Christmas.

Meanwhile, Duluth has between a 90 and 95 percent chance of a white Christmas.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts large swaths of the country could see snow during Christmas week.

People living in the Northeast, Lower Lakes, Upper Midwest, Heartland, High Plains, and Intermountain regions, along with Alaska, can all expect to see snow showers and colder temperatures in the days leading up to Christmas.

Rain showers in the Atlantic Corridor, Appalachians, and Ohio Valley are expected to turn to snow showers around Christmas.

The Deep South, Texas, and Oklahoma are expected to see sunny skies around Christmas. Temperatures may be chilly in the Deep South, but milder in Texas and Oklahoma.

The Desert Southwest could see a mix, with snow showers in the eastern half of the region and rain in the west.

Rain in the Pacific Northwest is expected to occasionally turn to wet snow, accompanied by chilly temperatures. The Pacific Southwest is expected to see only rain.

The eastern and western islands of Hawaii should expect rain showers for Christmas, with isolated showers occurring in the central part of the archipelago.