Odds are no white Christmas this year

INDIANA – Are you dreaming of a White Christmas in Indiana?

Traditionally, Indianapolis and most spots north of I-70 fall in the 26 – 40% chance of at least one inch of snow category on Christmas. Spots in south-central Indiana aren’t as lucky, with most in the 11 – 25% chance range.

Last year qualified as a white Christmas with one inch of snow on the ground. Snow did not fall on Christmas Day in 2022, but a strong system in the days prior brought a flash freeze and a measly 1.6 inches of snow to the northern part of the state.

The last time we saw any sort of snow on Christmas Day was in 2020, with an inch of snow

Unfortunately, with the holiday’s 8-14 day outlook (December 18 – 24), the Climate Prediction Center favors above-average temperatures, so there will be no snow. However, these outlooks are never a guarantee.

The National Weather Service predicts cloudy with rain showers on Christmas morning becoming more intermittent in the afternoon. High of 51 degrees with winds from the south at five to 10 mph.