Michigan’s Chances of Getting a White Christmas
Christmas is coming up quickly, and the Michigan Christmas weather forecast is getting clearer now that we’re coming closer to the holiday. It’s hard to believe, but the weather experts at the Farmer’s Almanac released their annual prediction for what the holiday will look like months ago. They like to plan ahead. But, now we can also look at the 10-day forecast to see what kind of weather the area will likely get on Christmas Day. Now is the perfect time to look ahead and plan accordingly for your holiday travels, and knowing the weather is always a part of that.
Michigan Christmas Weather Forecast from Experts
According to the weather experts and meteorologists at Weather.com, much of Michigan is expected to be partly cloudy on Christmas Day with a chance of some rain. Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids and even Traverse City are are looking to hit 40 degrees with a chance of showers. So, if it ends up being significantly colder, the area could get snow. But, right now, that’s not in the forecast. You can still listen to your favorite Christmas music, though, and pretend it’s snowing.
Now, let’s look at that Farmer’s Almanac’s holiday prediction. Christmas falls on Wednesday, December 25, this year, and the Farmer’s Almanac forecast runs from Christmas Eve, December 24, until Wednesday, December 27, 2024. For Michigan, the Farmer’s Almanac states the area will enjoy “sunshine” but be “cold and dry” on Christmas. It doesn’t say Michigan will get snow, so that’s not good news for those who love a White Christmas. Their holiday travel map also has Michigan marked as “varying.” So, according to the Farmer’s Almanac, we won’t be getting a snowstorm or even snow on the actual holiday. As for the rest of the U.S., they note that “most of the U.S. has average to above-average temperatures, so many people are looking at a mild month.”
In general for the country, they state that December precipitation will be above normal in parts of the Great Lakes, Tennessee Valley, Texas–Oklahoma, and the northern Pacific Northwest. Everywhere else, precipitation is expected to be “near to below normal.”
If you’re wondering how accurate the latest holiday weather forecast can be, it’s pretty good, based on the science of predicting the weather. “A seven-day forecast can accurately predict the weather about 80 percent of the time and a five-day forecast can accurately predict the weather approximately 90% of the time. However, a 10-day—or longer—forecast is only right about half the time,” notes SciJinks.
Holiday Dating Do's and Don'ts
Don't Move Too Fast
If you’re started dating someone you really like, it might be temping to bring them to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. But, that could also freak them out. I remember going out with someone just once and getting invited to a holiday dinner. It made me a little uncomfortable, because even if I liked that person, it seemed like a big jump. So, if you do want to invite that new love to a holiday family event, make sure to talk it over with them and give them the option to say no.
This young couple is totally surprised by moving too fast.
Don't Go Crazy on Gifts If You're in a New Relationship
If you’re in a newer relationship, resist the temptation to buy your new love too much for Christmas. “Oh, he’s a Packers fan! I’m going to buy all the Packers gear I can find!” Just don’t do it. It’s okay to give gifts, but keep it small if you haven’t been together long, or you might look insane.
This young woman is spending too much on her new love.
Do Give Small, Meaningful Gifts
If you’re in a new relationship, you should get something for your new partner during the holidays. But, as mentioned above, don’t overdo it. A small, meaningful gift will likely be welcomed during the holidays and not scare your new love away.
This small gift is perfect for the holidays.
Don't Freak Out If You Don't See Your New Love As Much During the Holidays
Maybe you’re used to seeing your new love a few times a week. What if that’s just once a week, or less, during the holidays? Don’t freak out or start crying or anything. The holidays are a busy time for all, and that means schedules change.
This couple is fighting over missing dates over the holidays.
Do Be on Good Behavior at Holiday Parties with Your New Love
You might get invited to some fun holiday parties or work parties by your new love, and you might want to invite them to yours. That’s fine and much less pressure than a family event. But, be on good behavior. Don’t try to be the life of the party or anything, as you might mortify your date. Sometimes, people like to overdo it in the early stages and try to really impress, but you really just need to be yourself when meeting new friends and chill out a bit.
This couple is enjoying themselves at a holiday party.
