North Carolina and South Carolina Receive 2025 White Christmas Outlook, Showing Mountain Regions Have the Only Real Chance
NORTH CAROLINA — A newly released 2025 White Christmas outlook shows that most of North Carolina and South Carolina will have little to no chance of snowfall on Christmas Day, while only the higher elevations in the western North Carolina mountains hold any meaningful possibility.
Western NC Mountains Show the Only Snow Potential
According to the map, areas shaded in pink—including Boone, Banner Elk, Jefferson, Asheville, Taylorsville, Morganton, and other mountain communities—represent the region where an actual White Christmas is possible.
These are typically the coldest and highest-elevation parts of the state, where December weather patterns can still support snowfall even when the rest of the region trends warmer.
Charlotte, Greensboro, and Upstate SC Marked With “Not a Chance”
Most major cities in central and southern portions of both states are labeled “NOT A CHANCE,” including:
- Charlotte
- Greensboro
- Concord
- Gastonia
- Rock Hill
- Monroe
- Greenville (SC)
- Spartanburg
- Southern Pines
- Rockingham
- Chester
- Lancaster
- Wadesboro
These areas historically see very low Christmas Day snowfall, and the 2025 projection continues that pattern.
Foothills and Piedmont Remain in the “Low Probability” Zone
A narrow band of dark blue shading marks a low-end chance of snow for spots such as:
- Hickory
- Statesville
- Salisbury
- Albemarle
While not impossible, forecast trends show that temperatures and storm paths are unlikely to support a true White Christmas in these regions.
Overall Outlook: Mountains Only, Everyone Else Snow-Free
Based strictly on the visual forecast data provided, 2025 is poised to be another year where holiday snow is confined to the mountains, leaving most residents of North Carolina and South Carolina with a dry Christmas rather than a white one.
NapervilleLocal.com will continue monitoring regional holiday weather outlooks as new data becomes available.
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