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Warm Christmas Nationwide; Storms Bring Emergency in California

12/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

This Christmas, unseasonably warm weather prevails across much of the United States.
Only 20% of the country is expected to have a white Christmas.
Washington, Idaho, and New York are among few states anticipating significant snowfall.
Southern California faces heavy rain from a storm, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.
Maricopa, Arizona, is set for wettest Christmas in decades, with 0.35 inches of rain forecast.

History

Historical Context

In December 1966, a severe winter storm blanketed the Midwest and Northeast, dropping over 20 inches of snow in some areas and causing significant travel disruptions. This storm, part of a series of impactful blizzards, contrasts sharply with the current trend of unseasonably warm weather, where only 20% of the U.S. expects a white Christmas, highlighting concerns about climate change's effects on seasonal weather patterns.

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Story summary

This Christmas, unseasonably warm weather prevails across much of the United States.
Only 20% of the country is expected to have a white Christmas.
Washington, Idaho, and New York are among few states anticipating significant snowfall.
Southern California faces heavy rain from a storm, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.
Maricopa, Arizona, is set for wettest Christmas in decades, with 0.35 inches of rain forecast.

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