At a Glance
- Will Austin see any snow on Christmas? No.
- Forecast temperatures: lows 50-60°F, highs 70-75°F.
- Even the mountains likely stay snow-free.
- Why it matters: Families planning a white Christmas will find the forecast a disappointment.
After Thanksgiving, many start dreaming of a snowy Christmas. Austin meteorologists, however, say the city will stay warm, with no measurable snow on either Christmas Eve or Day. The forecast calls for unseasonably mild temperatures.
Christmas Weather Forecast
The forecast for both days shows unseasonably warm weather. Lows will range from the mid-upper 50s to the low 60s, while highs climb into the mid-to-upper 70s. No precipitation is expected.
- No measurable snow has ever fallen on Christmas Eve or Day in Austin.
- The only trace recorded was in 1929, when 5.5 inches fell four days earlier.
- The 1929 snowfall melted to a trace by Christmas.
Historical Snow Record
Austin has never recorded measurable snow on Christmas Eve or Day. The closest event was in 1929 when 5.5 inches fell four days before the holiday, leaving only a trace by Christmas.
Where a White Christmas Might Be Possible
For those hoping for a snowy holiday, the mountains still offer a chance. NOAA identifies areas shaded in light blue to white as having the highest potential for at least one inch of snow. The jet stream’s position keeps much of the country too warm for snow.
- Front Range of the Rockies
- Kansas and Nebraska
- Upper Midwest
Alaska’s Contrast
Alaska, by contrast, is expected to have fresh snow on December 25, giving residents a true white Christmas.
Key Takeaways
- Austin will stay warm with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s.
- No measurable snow has ever occurred on Christmas in the city.
- White Christmases are more likely in the mountains or Alaska.
While Austin stays warm, the rest of the country sees a mixed picture. Those dreaming of a white Christmas may need to look north.
