White Christmas Not Likely for Eastern Iowa

Iowans dreaming of a white Christmas may have to head further north this year. 

National Weather Service meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff says the long-range forecast now reaches December 25th – and it does not appear there will be any measurable snowfall on the ground during the middle of next week.

While school kids and anyone with nostalgic memories of snowy holidays may be disappointed, the news is likely welcome for anyone who will have to make a long drive. Christmas is expected to be a bit warmer than usual too.

Scattered snow is in the forecast throughout the day today, but little accumulation is expected – and whatever snow does fall is likely to melt before Christmas.

story courtesy of Radio Iowa; image courtesy of NWS