While the holiday season has traditionally been a time of cold, a new weather pattern starting late next week is expected to bring unseasonable warmth to most of the country through late December.
Holiday Weather Overview
The holiday season is here and an emerging weather pattern starting late next week will bring unseasonable warmth to most of the country through late December. Snow has fallen in the past, with measurable snow on the ground and falling from the sky over 80 years ago on Christmas Day, but temperatures look toasty this year leading up to Christmas.
Austin’s Christmas Temperatures
In the Austin area, the average high temperature is cool and comfortable in the low‑60s, with a chilly low temperature in the low‑40s. Last Christmas, temperatures were relatively seasonable with a high of 60°. A hundredth of an inch of rain was reported. The coldest Christmas in the last five years was 2022, with a low temperature dropping down to 24°.
National Outlook and Climate Prediction Center Update
The first few days of December were cooler in Central Texas, but there’s increasing confidence for widespread warmer‑than‑normal temperatures across Texas and most of the country late this week into next week. Meteorologists at the Climate Prediction Center, a division of NOAA, are also on board with a warmer Christmas, issuing high probability of above‑normal temperatures this Christmas.
What It Means for Residents
With the forecast of above‑normal temperatures, residents may find themselves trading in holiday sweaters for tank tops. The 8‑14 temperature outlook suggests that the warmth will be sustained, giving holiday travelers and locals alike a chance to enjoy milder weather during the festive season.
Key Takeaways
- A new weather pattern will bring unseasonable warmth to most of the country through late December.
- Austin’s average high will stay in the low‑60s with lows in the low‑40s, and last Christmas saw a high of 60° and minimal rainfall.
- NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center predicts a high probability of above‑normal temperatures across the nation for this Christmas.
The warm forecast offers a break from the typical cold holiday, allowing residents to enjoy a milder Christmas season while staying prepared for the subtle changes in weather patterns this year.
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