It need not snow on Dec. 25 to fit the weather service's definition of a white Christmas, but some flurries would certainly help put folks in the holiday spirit.

A white Christmas occurs when there is at least 1 inch of snow on the ground. ... Christmas snow cover was down to 38%, ... the song's lyrics bring out a romanticized image of Christmases past.

The National Weather Service defines a white Christmas as having one inch of snow on the ground on the morning of Dec. 25. ... the song's lyrics bring out a romanticized image of Christmases past, ...

White Christmas forecast: Where snow, ice is expected. New York City could see its first white Christmas in 15 years. By Emily Shapiro and Max Golembo. December 24, 2024, 11:00 AM. 3:32.