White Christmas chances dwindling as December warmth expected to dominate US weather

White Christmas chances dwindling as December warmth expected to dominate US weather

So far, the beginning of meteorological winter, which runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29, has been mild. Right now, there are no indications of arctic air invading the country, the FOX Forecast Center said. This situation has resulted in a substantial lack of snow for many major cities nationwide.

So far, the beginning of meteorological winter, which runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29, has been mild. Right now, there are no indications of arctic air invading the country, the FOX Forecast Center said. This situation has resulted in a substantial lack of snow for many major cities nationwide.

Calm and cloudy Tuesday
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Calm and cloudy Tuesday

FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson is tracking a mostly dry weekend ahead.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson is tracking a mostly dry weekend ahead.

Staying dry until Wednesday night in the Puget Sound area

Staying dry until Wednesday night in the Puget Sound area

A ridge of high pressure will build into the area over the next couple of days, bringing drier conditions and even a little bit of sunshine.

A ridge of high pressure will build into the area over the next couple of days, bringing drier conditions and even a little bit of sunshine.

Record heat turning 'Ice Castles' showcase into puddles across Plains, Midwest and soon Northeast

Record heat turning 'Ice Castles' showcase into puddles across Plains, Midwest and soon Northeast

Temperatures are 20-30 degrees above average for this time of year. The heat pushed opening back weeks for Utah and Minnesota parks. The entire warm pocket pushes east for the weekend.

Temperatures are 20-30 degrees above average for this time of year. The heat pushed opening back weeks for Utah and Minnesota parks. The entire warm pocket pushes east for the weekend.

Seattle weather: Fewer showers Sunday with brighter moments ahead

Seattle weather: Fewer showers Sunday with brighter moments ahead

After another soaking day Saturday, far fewer showers are on tap for today. Monday will be drier (but still cloudy).

After another soaking day Saturday, far fewer showers are on tap for today. Monday will be drier (but still cloudy).

Skiers and boarders greeted by heavy snow during Snoqualmie Pass' opening day

Skiers and boarders greeted by heavy snow during Snoqualmie Pass' opening day

The Summit at Snoqualmie is officially open to skiers and riders. Saturday morning, chairs began spinning for the first time in the 2023-2024 winter season. 

The Summit at Snoqualmie is officially open to skiers and riders. Saturday morning, chairs began spinning for the first time in the 2023-2024 winter season. 

More cloudy, rainy days through the next week
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More cloudy, rainy days through the next week

FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone is tracking another doozy of a week?be prepared for more clouds and rain!

FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone is tracking another doozy of a week?be prepared for more clouds and rain!

Tornado outbreak in Tennessee kills 6 people, injures dozens

Tornado outbreak in Tennessee kills 6 people, injures dozens

Dramatic video shows a Tennessee tornado cause explosions as it moves through the Nashville area. The tornado outbreak claimed six lives and injured nearly two dozen others.

Dramatic video shows a Tennessee tornado cause explosions as it moves through the Nashville area. The tornado outbreak claimed six lives and injured nearly two dozen others.

Tornado outbreak leaves behind damage in Tennessee, Kentucky

Tornado outbreak leaves behind damage in Tennessee, Kentucky

Supercell thunderstorms were one of many impacts from a large storm system that promised to produce snow, wind and heavy rainfall for portions of the eastern U.S.

Supercell thunderstorms were one of many impacts from a large storm system that promised to produce snow, wind and heavy rainfall for portions of the eastern U.S.

Seattle weather: Lowland rain, wind and intense mountain snow

Seattle weather: Lowland rain, wind and intense mountain snow

Buckle up for a very active day of weather. We're forecasting our classic trifecta here in Western Washington of lowland rain, wind and intense mountain snow.

Buckle up for a very active day of weather. We're forecasting our classic trifecta here in Western Washington of lowland rain, wind and intense mountain snow.

Seattle weather: Soggy, active weather on Saturday

Seattle weather: Soggy, active weather on Saturday

We're tracking cold lowland rain, mountain snow and localized strong winds tomorrow. If the right ingredients come together, there may be pockets of brief lowland snow tomorrow.

We're tracking cold lowland rain, mountain snow and localized strong winds tomorrow. If the right ingredients come together, there may be pockets of brief lowland snow tomorrow.

Tracking driving conditions on Snoqualmie Pass
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Tracking driving conditions on Snoqualmie Pass

Mountain snow is in the forecast Friday through the weekend. FOX 13's Dan Griffin is live in Snoqualmie Pass offering a glimpse of what the driving conditions look like in those higher elevations.

Mountain snow is in the forecast Friday through the weekend. FOX 13's Dan Griffin is live in Snoqualmie Pass offering a glimpse of what the driving conditions look like in those higher elevations.

Seattle weather: A few showers to start, drier afternoon Friday

Seattle weather: A few showers to start, drier afternoon Friday

Today we have seen scattered showers along with several inches of mountain snow. River levels continue to recede this evening, with most levels below flood stage. 

Today we have seen scattered showers along with several inches of mountain snow. River levels continue to recede this evening, with most levels below flood stage.