A Christmas miracle? White Christmas possible in tri-state

Posted: Dec 20, 2020 / 06:10 PM EST / Updated: Dec 21, 2020 / 06:02 PM EST

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The chances for a White Christmas are beginning to look like more than just a Christmas miracle in 2020!

A very strong cold front will push through the region on Christmas Eve, which will allow rain to transition to snow during the middle of the day Christmas Eve into the evening hours and early into Christmas morning.

Snow could be heavy Christmas Eve night, which should allow for a light accumulation of snow!

Although I don’t think snowfall totals will be wild, a light snow accumulation is looking more than promising at this point. Some areas in the high terrain could have 5 to 7 inches plus.

A White Christmas is defined as having one inch of snow on the ground – I think we’ve got a decent shot at it, especially east of I-77.

Definitely way too early to be talking about snow numbers for the upcoming Christmas holiday, but confidence is high for at least some snow up in the mountains! The odds for a White Christmas decrease farther west – much more to come in the next couple of days! #wvwx #ohwx #kywx pic.twitter.com/ARSEPUdGiK
— Joe Fitzwater (@meteojoewowk) December 20, 2020