Chances Of A Winter Wonderland In Amarillo This Christmas

We all dream about having a white Christmas every single year. There's something about waking up on Christmas morning to the sight of snow greeting you outside your window. The chill outside is staved off by the heat inside, where you gather around the tree to open gifts. Could we see a white Christmas in Amarillo in 2024? I hope you believe in miracles.

What Are Amarillo's Chances Of Having A White Christmas In 2024?

The weather this year has been a bit extreme. We've broken many records, many of which involve hotter-than-average temperatures. It looks like that trend might, unfortunately, follow us into Christmas.

The National Weather Service Amarillo posted an update earlier today regarding Amarillo's chances for a white Christmas, and it doesn't look good. I'm a betting man and like picking the underdog, and I still wouldn't bet on us seeing snow on the big day. According to them, we've got a good chance to see above-average temperatures. At the moment, they say we've got a 62% chance of seeing above-average temps on December 25.

Amarillo, Historically, Isn't A Great Spot To Have A White Christmas

What's really interesting about snow on Christmas in Amarillo, is that it hardly ever happens. The National Weather Service explains that we've only had 12 instances of a white Christmas in Amarillo since 1892. They break it down even further to once every 11 years. Our chances aren't good.

It's a shame. Growing up I loved those years when we had a white Christmas in this part of the world. The endless horizon covered in snow outside the window is one of my favorite memories. We might have to wait for Christmas 2025 to see one unless we get our own Christmas miracle in the Texas panhandle.

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