It need not snow Dec. 25 to fit the weather service's definition of a white Christmas: There just needs to be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground. A trace amount of snow does not count. However, any snow that falls during the day certainly adds to the Yuletide mood.

The National Weather Service issued a snow squall warning at 2:24 p.m. on Thursday in effect until 3 p.m. for Monroe County. "At 2:22 p.m., a dangerous snow squall was located over Gouldsboro, or 9 miles northwest of Mount Pocono, moving east at 35 mph," describes the weather service. "This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 0 and 14."

Flurries are in the forecast for Friday, and a more substantial snowfall is headed our way over the weekend. Storm Team4 said about 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is expected in the D.C. area within the Interestate 95 corridor from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

Light snow showers and brief, but intense, snow squalls may develop in the northern region of the state Thursday afternoon, forecasters say. Roads could become slick.

On Thursday at 4:22 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a snow squall warning in effect until 5:15 a.m. for Centre and Clearfield counties.

A quick burst of snow is possible early Sunday as yet another blast of Arctic air charges into the D.C. region. However, the potential for accumulation may be limited because of the storm system’s short duration and above-freezing temperatures ahead of its arrival.

Snow that arrived over southeast Michigan on Tuesday, prompting school closures, lingered on Wednesday, making the morning commute messy. Old Man Winter kept his promise.

The airports most likely to suffer weather-related delays change with the forecast, but these cities have consistent problems with snow and ice.

With less snowfall in the winter in Connecticut, local ski areas are relying on more efficient snowmaking to keep their slopes white throughout the winter.

Areas in northern and mid-Michigan saw over half a foot of snowfall Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Here's what to know.

Adults over 45 should exercise caution when shoveling snow, according to a spokesperson for the American Heart Association. Those with known or suspected heart disease, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol are particularly at risk, the association noted.