Top 10 US destinations most likely to have a white Christmas, according to new analysis
Even for the most fervent winter-haters, many who celebrate will appreciate a white Christmas to enjoy the cozy rituals of the holiday season.
SIXT, a German-headquartered car rental company, analyzed National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration historical weather patterns data to reveal the top locations most likely to have a white Christmas this year. It's important to note that this isn't a forecast for where it will snow this year, but rather a prediction based on previous years.
"Whether you're curling up by a fire with a cup of hot chocolate, sledding, or building a snowman outdoors, a white Christmas adds a special touch for those visiting a new destination,” said Kelly Johnson, the company's Senior Vice President of marketing in North America.
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According to the analysis, the northernmost states unsurprisingly have the highest chance of a white Christmas on Dec. 25.
“The powdery snowfall creates a picturesque Christmas Day scene of glistening landscapes and festive forestry,” the company wrote about the only destination with a 100% chance of a white Christmas.
Ten US destinations most likely to have a white Christmas
- Fairbanks, Alaska (100% chance of a white Christmas)
- Duluth, Minnesota (92.2% chance of a white Christmas)
- Bozeman, Montana (91.1% chance of a white Christmas)
- Marquette, Michigan (88.2% chance of a white Christmas)
- Caribou, Maine (87.2% chance of a white Christmas)
- Idaho Falls, Idaho (80.1% chance of a white Christmas)
- Fargo, North Dakota (77.6% chance of a white Christmas)
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin (72.3% chance of a white Christmas)
- Burlington, Vermont (62.3% chance of a white Christmas)
- Montrose, Colorado (45% chance of a white Christmas)