Not many Texans over the age of 25 are likely dreaming of a white Christmas this year. However, as we approach the holiday season, it’s worth considering what kind of weather we can expect in The Lone Star State for Christmas and the beginning of ’25.
We are currently witnessing a La Niña winter in Texas. This type of winter is marked by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Oceans.
Texans should not expect a white Christmas this winter. The presence of La Niña typically results in a drier and warmer-than-normal winter for most of The Lone Star State. While it is not impossible, the chances of snow are quite low.
Texas can expect “mild, dry” conditions, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. However, the Panhandle region may experience slightly colder temperatures than usual and near-to-above-normal snowfall. On the other hand, far West Texas is predicted to have “cool, wet” conditions.
Texas May Have Snow in The New Year
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, while we may not be expecting a white Christmas, there is still a possibility of a white February. The forecast suggests that Texas could potentially experience a winter storm in the early part of the month, resulting in up to 6 inches of snow in certain areas.
Readers in Texas and the Northwest might want to circle the beginning of February for a possible snowstorm with up to 6 inches in Texas, and 12 inches in the Bitterroot Mountain range of Idaho.
With the knowledge that a White Christmas is unlikely, let’s shift our focus to another winter milestone – the arrival of our first freeze.