Will Shreveport and Bossier City See a White Christmas in 2025?
We all know the reality of living in North Louisiana...we're far more likely to be in a t-shirt than a parka on Christmas Day. But what are the long-range forecasts actually saying about our chances for 2025?
A Look Back: Shreveport's Rare Christmas Snows
First, let's get some perspective. When current Shreveport folk talk "winter storms," our minds jump to the massive "Snowpocalypse" in February 2021. That was a historic storm for sure, but we also had a winter storm in 2024 as well.
Here's the thing to remember about most of those storms: they were in January and February. But we're talking about a true White Christmas, and the records are thin. The last time Shreveport officially recorded measurable snow on Christmas Day was way back in 2012. Before that, you're digging deep. Shreveport has seen ice and freezing rain...but not that perfect, fluffy, snow on Christmas. It's the "holy grail" of Shreveport weather.
So, What's the Verdict for Christmas 2025?
Alright, so what about this year? The 10-day forecast is what you'd expect: cool nights, mild days, no Arctic blasts. But that's too close to tell us anything about Christmas.
This is where the long-range forecasts for Shreveport and Bossier, get...interesting. Looking at the Old Farmer's Almanac, their forecast for December 2025 is calling for temperatures to be "colder than average". But here's the part that might raise an eyebrow...the Almanac pinpoints the "final week of December" as having the best chance for "wintry weather". In Louisiana, "wintry weather" can mean a 35-degree rain... or it could mean snow. It's that little "so you're telling me there's a chance" moment.
If Not Christmas, What About Any Snow in Late 2025?
If our Christmas dream doesn't come true, could there be a winter nightmare still coming? Beyond just Christmas Day, what are the odds we see any snow in Shreveport-Bossier by the end of 2025?
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November looks to be "milder than average", so you can forget about flurries before Thanksgiving. December is the only month to watch. We'd need that perfect setup: a strong "Polar Vortex" diving south, meeting up with moisture from a storm system.
So here's the takeaway: is a White Christmas likely? No.
But with a glimmer of hope from the Almanac, its not a major long shot. Really, its just like it is every year. That long-range forecast for the last week of December has some attention, just don't bet the farm on it. At the same time, don't be surprised if you have to dig out the heavy coat from the back of the closet for your last minute Christmas shopping.