Will Schuylkill County have a White Christmas in 2019?
Coal Region Canary keeps and eye on all the local forecasters to see what theyβre saying about the possibility of a White Christmas in 2019. And we also look back at Christmases past to see how often we get a white one here.
White Christmas 2019 β Snow in Schuylkill County?
So, what are the chances weβll get a White Christmas here in Schuylkill County in 2019?
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Historically, itβs not good. We almost never have a White Christmas here in Schuylkill County. Here are definitely not reasons we donβt:
- Climate change
- Making the βNaughtyβ list
- Never learning the words to the song
- Because we never have nice things in Schuylkill County
In reality, we never have a White Christmas because itβs typically too βwarmβ for snow. In order for a White Christmas, you need snow. Thatβs not us talking, thatβs science.
What Does Having a White Christmas Mean?
A lot of people think a White Christmas means it snows on Christmas Day. Thatβs understandable. You wake up to see your haul from Santa and it only makes sense that it should be snowing. Thatβs how it works on TV so thatβs how it should work in real life, of course.
Some more liberal people say White Christmas can mean it snows on Christmas Eve and that counts, too.
Another romantic idea, yes. But both are incorrect, for the most part.
The true definition of a White Christmas means there should be 1 inch of snow on the ground. And if you want to be serious about this, it has to be an inch, not one of those coatings or a dusting. Thatβs not enough Christmas spirit.
So, we mentioned that chances are slim here in Schuylkill County for a White Christmas.
Check out this map from National Weather Service. It shows the historic chances of having a White Christmas, dating back to 1981 and through 2010.
(Image: National Weather Service)
Weβre not telling you where Schuylkill County is on this map. Youβll have to figure that out on your own but rest assured, the chances of it happening arenβt good at all, historically.
The best chances of a White Christmas in Schuylkill County happen in those infamously named βhigher elevationsβ of the coal region. There, you can see your chances improve to almost 50-50. But in reality, you have better chances at winning a halftime 50-50 than you do having a White Christmas.
For the rest of us in the lower elevations of Schuylkill County, our chances dip drastically.
Sorry. Not us, remember β¦ science.
Big Christmas Blizzard of 2002
Of course, historical averages are just that. In order to have a chance, you need to have experienced a few White Christmas holidays during that time. Even 1 in 4 chances means youβll have a White Christmas a few times a decade.
But who can forget the big Christmas Blizzard of 2002?
That life-threatening storm buried us here in Schuylkill County. Travel was crippled all over and thousands were without electricity when they needed it most.
In fact, some people spent a portion of their holiday in a Red Cross shelter instead of the comfort of their own home.
Check out this screen grab from The Weather Channel back then showing the snowfall totals from the storm:
(Image: raymondcmartinjr.com)
Hereβs a story filed by WNEP-TV and locked away in its Video Vault:
Chances of a Schuylkill County White Christmas 2019?
So, youβve gotta be wondering by now β¦ are we getting a White Christmas this year or what? Out with it.
Weβve created the Coal Region Canary White Christmas Index to help you track the chances.
π πβοΈ Schuylkill County White Christmas Index βοΈππ
| Date | Chance of a White Christmas (%) |
|---|---|
| Dec. 23 | 3% |
| Dec. 22 | 7% |
| Dec. 21 | 8% |
| Dec. 20 | 12% |
| Dec. 19 | 13% |
| Dec. 18 | 15% |
| Dec. 17 | 13% |
| Dec. 16 | 9% |
| Dec. 15 | 10% |
Coal Region Canary White Christmas Index
Every day through Christmas, Coal Region Canary updates the chances of Schuylkill County experiencing a White Christmas.
The Canaryβs White Christmas Index is pure speculation and educated guessing on the chances of the coal region getting a White Christmas for the year.
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