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December Outlook: How Will It Feel Where You Live?
December 26, 2025, 10:14 am EST
December marks the first month of meteorological winter and Mother Nature definitely got the memo. Temperatures are expected to plunge across the Northern Tier for the last month of the year. Meanwhile much of the rest of the country may be taking “warm holiday wishes” a little too seriously. Check out what it will feel like where you live.
Christmas Travel: West Coast Flooding, Snow For Northeast
December 26, 2025, 9:37 am EST
A strong storm is causing problems for any travelers in the West as flash flooding makes roadways impassable and power outages cause disruptions with streetlights. In the Northeast, delays at airports are possible as snow moves through the region, especially for any planes that need to be de-iced. A new travel disruption starts Friday as a winter storm impacts the Midwest and Great Lakes with potential icy precipitation, causing fresh hazards on the roads and leading to potential power outages.
Where To Expect Travel Delays After Christmas
December 25, 2025, 3:18 pm EST
For those of you planning to travel home the day after Christmas, make sure to give yourself extra time if you live on the West Coast or in the Northeast. An atmospheric river is expected to linger for the West Coast, while a new late-week winter storm is on tap for the Northeast. Watch this video for the latest information.
Record-Breaking Warmth Chases Away White Christmas Dreams
December 24, 2025, 3:09 pm EST
A winter heat wave stretching from the South into the Plains and West could break records for the warmest Christmas on record with highs up to 30 degrees above average… The kicker? That means very few regions of the country are looking at a white Christmas this year. Here’s who could be sweating under their Santa hats and who could be cuddled up come Christmas morning while they enjoy a snowy scene.
Next Winter Storm To Impact Travel Home After Christmas
December 24, 2025, 3:05 pm EST
Are you hitting the roads or the skies Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Most of the Northeast looks dry Wednesday and Thursday. The next winter storm will bring accumulating snow and ice to the Northeast Friday into Saturday, so you may want to adjust your travel plans if possible. A few rain showers will be possible across the Midwest, but the warmth will be the top story in the South and across much of the country. See if your trip could be affected here.
Record Warmth Invades US For Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
December 24, 2025, 3:04 pm EST
It’s not going to look or feel like Christmas for many this year as hundreds of records will be in jeopardy on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs in the 50s and 60s will sneak as far north as the Dakotas, with highs in the 70s and 80s farther south. Santa will be sweating while riding in his sleigh delivering gifts on Christmas Eve as many locations could see new record warm lows. Watch this video to see how warm it will get in your city.
When And Where Christmas Travelers Could Face Weather Delays
December 24, 2025, 9:26 am EST
As millions of us hit the roads and skies this week, there will be spots across the country where Mother Nature won’t be in the holiday spirit. We could see some travel problems across portions of the West, as well as the East during this busy holiday travel season. Watch this video to see how weather could slow your Christmas travel plans.
The Latest Chance Of A White Christmas Across Lower 48
December 24, 2025, 8:30 am EST
There’s nothing more magical than waking up to a layer of white snow on Christmas morning. But who actually has a chance of seeing a white Christmas this year? Here’s the latest chances as well as the historical chances of a white Christmas.
Holiday Travel Forecast: Who Could See Weather Delays?
December 22, 2025, 5:24 pm EST
For those of you hitting the highways or the skyways to see family and friends this holiday week, the weather may have plans to impede your progress. The Northeast will see some snow and rain that could cause delays on Interstates 95 and 90 as well as cause flight delays to New York airports. The South could see some showers that may bring delays but nothing severe is expected. The Upper Great Lakes will also see some snow showers that could impede travel. Here’s the latest forecast.
Whose Christmas Flights Could Be Impacted By Weather?
December 21, 2025, 8:37 am EST
For those of you hitting the skies to see family or friends this Christmas week, the weather may have plans to impede your progress. The West in particular should see days of inclement weather, with the Northeast seeing a separate storm that could cause some delays. If you are flying into or out of cities like New York City, Boston or San Francisco, expect some travel delays. Here’s the latest.

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