Leaving for Christmas? Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of the holiday travel forecast

 

Snow, rain, cold, and warmth will affect parts of the U.S. in the days leading up to Christmas.

DALLAS — As we approach the Christmas holiday, travelers across the United States will experience dramatically different weather conditions depending on their destination.

Texas Travel

Quiet through Monday. Rain returns to the eastern half of the state, including North Texas, on Christmas Eve. Christmas Day is looking dry for the majority of the state.

U.S. Travel

Here’s what to expect each day across the country:

Saturday, Dec. 21

  • The Upper Midwest faces frigid conditions with Minneapolis experiencing bitter cold, while Chicago and the Great Lakes region brace for wintry temperatures
  • The Pacific Northwest sees steady rain, with wet conditions stretching from Seattle to Portland
  • The Southwest remains dry and mild, with Phoenix and Las Vegas enjoying pleasant temperatures
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Sunday, Dec. 22

  • The Northeast endures frigid temperatures, with Boston and New York feeling particularly cold
  • Rain persists in the Pacific Northwest, while San Francisco experiences mild conditions
  • The Southeast enjoys comfortable temperatures, with Florida maintaining warm weather
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Monday, Dec. 23

  • Snow moves into the Great Lakes region, affecting Chicago and Cleveland
  • The Southeast sees rainy conditions, particularly around Atlanta and the Gulf Coast
  • The Southwest maintains dry conditions, with Arizona and New Mexico experiencing mild temperatures
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Christmas Eve (Tuesday)

  • Snow arrives in the Northeast, impacting Boston and surrounding areas
  • Rain develops in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, spreading across parts of Texas
  • The West Coast experiences mixed conditions, with rain in the Northwest and dry weather in the Southwest
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Christmas Day (Wednesday)

  • Snow continues in parts of the Mountain West, particularly around Salt Lake City
  • The Southeast experiences widespread rain from Nashville to Atlanta
  • The Southwest remains dry and pleasant, while Florida enjoys warm holiday temperatures
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For holiday travelers, the key takeaway is to plan ahead and expect winter conditions in the northern states, wet weather in parts of the Southeast, and generally favorable conditions across the Southwest.