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The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its 2026 Christmas weather predictions, indicating that 16 states have a chance for a white Christmas, defined as having at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on December 25. These states include Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming. The forecast varies significantly across the U.S., with the Northeast and the Intermountain region expected to have a white Christmas, while the Atlantic Corridor is not. The Almanac's predictions are based on a blend of solar science, climatology, and meteorology. However, the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center's December 2026-February 2027 outlook forecasts above-normal to near-normal temperatures in most of the U.S., driven by climate change and a historic El Niño climate pattern, which could limit precipitation and make northern states warmer this winter.
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