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Snowy Christmas Ahead for Rockies, Rain Expected in Utah

12/20/2025

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Forecasters expect a snowy Christmas in the central and northern Rockies, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and Colorado.
In Utah, the Wasatch Mountains could see 5 to 10 inches of snow this weekend.
Valleys in Utah may receive rain.
A warm front may melt snow in the Midwest and Northeast, reducing chances of a white Christmas there.
Forecasts suggest more moisture could arrive next week, potentially affecting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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Story summary

Forecasters expect a snowy Christmas in the central and northern Rockies, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and Colorado.
In Utah, the Wasatch Mountains could see 5 to 10 inches of snow this weekend.
Valleys in Utah may receive rain.
A warm front may melt snow in the Midwest and Northeast, reducing chances of a white Christmas there.
Forecasts suggest more moisture could arrive next week, potentially affecting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.