White Christmas Likely in Northeast, Alaska, Canada
The 2026 Old Farmers’ Almanac has released its snowfall predictions for Christmas, highlighting regions in the U.S. and Canada that may experience a white Christmas. According to the forecast, areas such as the Northeast, Intermountain region, Alaska, and Northern Canada are likely to see snow on Christmas morning. While Maryland is not fully included in these regions, parts of Western and Central Maryland fall into the 'chance of a white Christmas' category. Other U.S. regions with snow potential include the Pacific Northwest, High Plains, Ohio Valley, Lower Lakes, and Southern Appalachians. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines a white Christmas as having at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on December 25. For detailed snowfall maps and predictions, readers can visit the Old Farmers’ Almanac website.
