There's nothing quite as magical as waking up on December 25 to see a city blanketed in snow. It's the perfect excuse to (post opening presents, of course) head out into the the world for a trip down one of the best sledding hills in New York. But what are our chances for getting a white Christmas in 2017?
Unfortunately, it's not looking good.
According to an interactive map from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, via Patch, that utilizes historic data of past instances of one inch or more of accumulation in different areas on the holiday, New York City has about a 10 percent chance.
Long Island and most of New Jersey have a similar likelihood, but things start to look snowier as you head upstate. Just up the Metro North Hudson Line in Poughkeepsie, there's a 35 percent chance, while Albany, the state capital, is at 49 percent.
If you're really chasing the flurries, however, your best bet is a visit to Lake Placid. Not surprisingly, the home of the 1980 Winter Olympics has an 87 percent chance of snow.
NYC's 10 percent chance looks particularly unlikely given the current forecast. Weather.com is predicting rain showers on Dec 24 and 25. On Christmas Eve, the low is forecasted to be 35 degrees Fahrenheit, too warm for snow. The temperature on Christmas day could be chilly enough with a low of 31 degrees, but the high is 42 degrees.
But, hey! Who knows. We're not going to stop you from going to bed wearing your pajamas inside out with a spoon under your pillow, or whatever snow-bringing superstition your family adheres to.
If it does snow, make sure to grab a cup of the best hot chocolate in New York on your way to one of the best Christmas events for kids.
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