Asheville’s chances of a white Christmas remain low, with rain more likely than snow this year

ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS) — It’s an annual question: Will we have a white Christmas this year?

With Christmas nine days away, we are now within the timeframe to provide a definite answer.

To the disappointment of many, the chance of a white Christmas in 2024 is doubtful.

On average, the odds are still low, only about 7% in Asheville, 2% in Hendersonville, and 11% in Marshall.

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The odds are much better at Mt. Mitchell with 43%. But that still means that even the highest elevations in our region are more likely not to have a white Christmas than to have one.

This year there is a greater likelihood that we will have a wet Christmas with the possibility of rain on Christmas Day.

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The Climate Prediction Center’s temperature outlook shows that our region, along with most of the country, will experience well above average temperatures from December 24th to December 30th.

Meteorologists define a white Christmas as an inch or more of snow on the ground on Christmas Day. This includes both residual snow and new snow that falls on the holiday.

If you have your heart set on seeing some snow during the holiday season, your best bet is to head to the Rockies, Upstate New York, New England, northern Minnesota or Wisconsin.