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Christmas Forecast 2024: Will There Be Snow on Christmas Day?

Are YOU dreaming of a white Christmas? Just like the ones you used to know? ❄️❄️❄️ Find out if your area is forecasted to bring a flurry of flakes. . . or not!
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Today is Day 341 of 2024

15 days until winter begins

Question of the Day
Why is El Nino named for the Christ child?
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Weather

Seasonal Outlook

The 2024–2025 Winter Forecast

“This winter, temperatures will be up and snowfall down throughout most of the United States,” reports Carol Connare, the Almanac’s editor-in-chief.

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Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase
Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

29% of Full • 5 days old
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Next Full Moon

The Full Cold Moon, will occur on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Also, see visible planets and bright stars for your area.

Gardening

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Gardening for Everyone

Learn How to Grow a Vegetable Garden

Find our FREE online series of step-by-step guides! Think of it as a “Gardening 101” masterclass with your trusted Almanac gardening experts as your teachers. Learn more!

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About The Almanac

About the Almanac

What is The Old Farmer’s Almanac? For more than 225 years, we’ve been the go-to resource for everything under the Sun—including the Moon! We may be “old,” but in fact we’re new every year—and even every day. Find out what makes our little yellow book so special.

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