What are the chances of a white Christmas in Illinois? A new prediction is out

What are the chances of a white Christmas in Chicago this year? If you're dreaming of one, there's a new prediction out that you might want to know about. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The Farmer's Almanac released its 2026 outlook for a white Christmas and the results varied, even within the Midwest. The good news for the Chicago area? The prediction shows "there's a chance." Meanwhile, in the upper Midwest and "Heartland" regions, there's "not a chance." Only a few regions across the country appear to have a prediction of holiday snow. "This year, the Northeast, Intermountain, and Alaska regions are forecast to have a white Christmas, while several other U.S. regions have a chance," the almanac states. Weather Chicago-area could see first snowflakes of the season this week as temperatures tumble Chicago Sunday forecast calls for plenty of sunshine, warmer temps The predictions don't specify just how much of a chance there will be, however.

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