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The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its forecast for the week of Christmas this year, predicting “a wide range of winter weather across North America—from snow-covered roads to clear skies.”
Why It Matters
The Old Farmer’s Almanac's outlook offers guidance for families and travelers as they prepare for the busy holiday travel season.
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What To Know
The publication said that snowy weather is expected in regions such as the Northeast, Upper Midwest, Lower Lakes, eastern Ohio Valley, and Alaska, offering the possibility of a white Christmas but potentially creating hazardous travel conditions.
Stormy and rainy weather is expected in the northern Pacific Northwest and Alaska Panhandle, with rain and snow showers predicted for the Intermountain West and High Plains.
The Pacific Southwest is expected to see showers later in the week as holiday travelers head home, it said.
Meanwhile, parts of the southern U.S., including the Southeast, Florida, the Texas-Oklahoma regions, as well as the Atlantic Corridor and Hawaii, can anticipate sunny skies and minimal precipitation, which The Old Farmer’s Almanac said could support smoother travel experiences.
The almanac's forecast said that regions such as the Deep South will experience a mix of conditions, with sunny skies shifting to showers, while along the Atlantic Corridor, rain and snow showers are expected to clear to sunshine. In the Appalachians, the forecast calls for sunny weather in the north and showers in the south early on, followed by snow as the holiday approaches.
The Desert Southwest, meanwhile, is expected to start with sunshine before seeing a few isolated showers, the forecast added.
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What People Are Saying
**Tim Goodwin, senior editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, told Newsweek: "**With the holiday season approaching, we know that people across the country are making plans to visit family and friends and how the weather will impact travel is always at the top of mind.
“For those in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, and much of Alaska, predicted snow showers leading up to the holiday—and possibly beyond—could impact conditions, so make sure to check the forecast closer to traveling. The Lower Lakes will see snowy periods in the days prior to Christmas and through the new year, and those on the roads should plan for more time to get to their festivities. Snowy conditions from Christmas Eve on could make for tricky travel in the Appalachians. Snow is expected in the eastern Ohio Valley, while the High Plains and Intermountain could see rain or snow showers.
"Those in the Atlantic Corridor should not see any delays on the way to celebrations, but folks staying through the end of the year could be impacted by snow on their return trip home. Travelers in the Deep South, northern Pacific Northwest, and eastern Hawaii could see rain and the Pacific Southwest forecast calls for a few showers after the holiday so make sure to prepare for wet roads."
Sarah Perreault, the managing editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, previously told Newsweek: "The Old Farmer's Almanac is the original guide to living well and has always been known for its wit, wisdom, and solid advice that's relevant to real life. We celebrate core values and entertain the whole family with a healthy degree of humor and a sense of optimism. Every fall, The Old Farmer's Almanac pops up at local stores, and although it is brand new each year, it isn't changing."
What Happens Next
The publication has also released its forecast for the Thanksgiving period.
“We're predicting a patchwork of weather across the U.S., with sunshine in much of the East and rainy conditions in the West,” Carol Connare, the editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, previously told Newsweek. “Snow may disrupt travel in a few northern areas—northern New England, the Upper Midwest, the higher elevations in the Intermountain West, and Alaska."
Update 11/14/25, 12:01 p.m. ET: This article was updated with comment from Tim Goodwin.
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