Christmas snow – When it’s happened, and the 2024 odds for NJ

(Updated 12/21/24)

What a treat we've already had kicking off the winter season in the Great Garden State. On day one of winter's arrival, most of New Jersey saw some snow on the ground. So naturally, the big question of snow remains on everyone's minds. Will we have a white Christmas? It's something so many of us wish for.

Before we get into that, what about the odds? What are the chances we'll see at least a few flakes fall throughout the Great Garden State on Christmas Day? Enough at least to paint the scenery a nice shade of white.

Well, there is good news. If we take a look back in history, New Jersey has seen its fair share of snow around the Christmas holiday. It's also seen its fair share of freezing cold temperatures, as well as incredibly warm and humid holidays.

Curious? Let's take a look back at some of the more memorable weather-related Christmas holidays throughout the Great Garden State. We'll also look at the odds of New Jersey seeing a white Christmas in 2024.

A rare chance for New Jersey?

For all the snow lovers here in the Great Garden State, there is a 16% chance of snowfall every year around the Christmas holiday. The only issue with that? The chances are small.

But this time around, we might actually defy those odds. Even if it doesn't snow on Christmas Day itself, the possibility of seeing a white Christmas has actually gone up for 2024 thanks to really cold temperatures with snow already on the ground leading up to Christmas Eve.

But that's not all. According to Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow, "We are watching the chance for some light wintry mix from our next storm system on Christmas Eve (Tuesday) morning."

So yes, there is a possibility of a few more flakes falling on Christmas Eve itself. A white Christmas in New Jersey? For once in a very long while, we've got a shot at it (Read the latest from Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow here).

The above post reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 Sunday morning host & content contributor Mike Brant. Any opinions expressed are his own.