A White Christmas in Europe?

With Christmas now only a little over a week away, many people are wondering if there is a chance for a white Christmas where they live or will be traveling.

Unfortunately for those that are looking for a white Christmas, it will be few and far between across Europe as a whole. The usual areas, such as the Alps and other mountains ranges already have large snow packs and will retain them through the holiday. The other exception is across much of Scandinavia where a snow pack is common this time of the year.

Lower elevations from Spain, Portugal and France through Poland and the Baltic States are free of snow and the chances for snow between now and Christmas look grim.

While some snow lingers on the ground from northern Romania into Ukraine, no additional measurable snowfall is expected through Dec. 25, and what is currently on the ground will likely all melt before the holiday.

A storm will bring the threat of some snow to the Baltic States, northern Belarus and western Russia from Friday into Saturday. Behind this storm, snow could fall across parts of Poland, Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia; however, any accumulations will likely be less than 2-3 cm (1 inch) which will result in the snow melting before Christmas.

The potential does exist for a potent storm system to bring snowfall to northern parts of the United Kingdom, especially the higher terrain around Christmas before moving into Scandinavia and northern Europe.

So as of now, the prospects of a white Christmas are not looking good for most areas; however, if you want some snow for the holiday and live in northern Europe, keep your fingers crossed for a potential storm that could cover the ground in white just in time for Christmas Day.

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