Alabamians hoping for a white Christmas this year may want to temper their expectations.

Meteorologists from across the state are in agreement that Christmas Eve will bring mild temperatures and mostly dry conditions, with no indication of snow in the current forecast outlook.

WVTM 13 meteorologists report that forecast models point to a shift away from recent colder weather toward unseasonably warm air by Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Confidence is growing that temperatures will run well above late-December averages, with some areas potentially reaching the upper 60s or even low 70s.

Longtime Alabama meteorologist James Spann is also forecasting a warm Christmas week statewide. Spann notes that temperatures will remain well above average, with daytime highs climbing into the 60s and 70s across much of the state. Overnight lows are expected to stay in the 40s and 50s, reinforcing the lack of wintry conditions.

Along the Gulf Coast, FOX10 News meteorologists echo the same message. Their forecast indicates that the overall weather pattern leading into Christmas Eve will stay mild and largely dry, leaving little to no chance for snow anywhere in Alabama.

All three forecasts point to mainly dry weather through Christmas Eve, with no major rain systems expected to impact holiday travel or outdoor plans. While isolated showers are possible at times earlier in the week, forecasters do not currently anticipate widespread rain on Christmas Eve itself.

Average temperatures for late December in Alabama typically range from the low to mid-50s, making this year’s forecast notably warmer than normal. Meteorologists caution that longer-range forecasts still carry some uncertainty, but the prevailing trend toward a mild holiday remains consistent.

For now, those planning Christmas Eve services, gatherings, or last-minute shopping trips can expect comfortable temperatures and cooperative weather, even if snowflakes are off the table this year.

Forecasters say the mild pattern is expected to continue into Christmas Day itself, with above-average temperatures and generally dry conditions shaping a holiday that feels more like early fall than late December across much of Alabama.

Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].