Notably, Dallas has a high forecast for Christmas of 83, which is only 6 degrees under its July 4 high; Houston’s forecast high is 81, which is 9 degrees below its July 4 high.
Wichita Falls, Texas, hit 91 on Friday — warmer than July 4’s high of 88, and Grandfield, Oklahoma, hit 89, also trailing July 4’s high of 88.
West is facing rain and heavy snowfall
In contrast to spring and summer-like temperatures across the south, the west is seeing periods of coastal rain and heavy snowfall.
Several rounds of snow from the Christmas Day system are affecting the west, contributing to significant mountain snow and low-altitude rainfall along the west coast.
More than 6 million people in the western US are under winter storm warnings.
Winter storm warnings are reaching as far south as the San Bernardino and Riverside County Mountains.
This is due to the push of Arctic air into the Pacific Northwest, which is causing winter storm alerts to approach the coast, producing a rare White Christmas for places like Seattle and Portland.
Seattle has only seen mediocre snow on Christmas Day nine times in a record 127 years. Holiday weekend travel conditions in the region can be dangerous due to prolonged snowfall and whitewashed conditions.
Oregon has been in a state of emergency since January 3 due to dangerous winter weather conditions and the potential for continued subfreezing temperatures.
Up to 4 inches of snow can fall in Portland on Christmas Day. The system is also bringing heavy rain to Southern California over Christmas, and up to 4 inches of rain can be seen over most of the California coast over the next five days.
The system that causes heavy snow and rain to the west will move toward the upper midwest, bringing heavy snow to most of the region. Watches for the winter season have already been issued, and up to a foot of snow can be seen in some places.
Winter weather advisory issued for Northeast
The Northeast is also not free from inclement weather. Winter weather advisory is in effect for parts of North East, mainly due to freezing rain.
Freezing rain can cause slippery and dangerous road conditions in major cities like Boston. New England may see more widespread snow through Saturday night. Snow may accumulate up to half an inch in some parts of the Northeast.
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