White Christmas in Philadelphia? The odds do not favor snow for Christmas in the Delaware Valley

White Christmas in Philadelphia? The odds do not favor snow for Christmas in the Delaware Valley

White Christmases in the Delaware Valley are nearly as rare as spotting the Abominable Snow Monster and you are more likely to see snow on Christmas Day in your favorite movie or television show than out of your window.

White Christmases in the Delaware Valley are nearly as rare as spotting the Abominable Snow Monster and you are more likely to see snow on Christmas Day in your favorite movie or television show than out of your window.

White Christmas in Philly? Not likely
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White Christmas in Philly? Not likely

Philadelphia hasn't seen a white Christmas since 2009 and statistics show the area doesn't often see the white stuff for Santa's journey.

Philadelphia hasn't seen a white Christmas since 2009 and statistics show the area doesn't often see the white stuff for Santa's journey.

First day of winter is December 21: Here's the science behind the winter solstice

First day of winter is December 21: Here's the science behind the winter solstice

Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.

Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.

Most in US will experience Christmas without snow this year

Most in US will experience Christmas without snow this year

The FOX Forecast Center said computer forecast models show no major snowstorms in the final days before Christmas.

The FOX Forecast Center said computer forecast models show no major snowstorms in the final days before Christmas.

Weather Authority: Monday 10 p.m. forecast
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Weather Authority: Monday 10 p.m. forecast

Flooding continues and cooler temperatures move in as FOX 29's Kathy Orr tracks the 7-day forecast.

Flooding continues and cooler temperatures move in as FOX 29's Kathy Orr tracks the 7-day forecast.

Iceland volcano erupts near Grindavik after swarm of earthquakes rattle region

Iceland volcano erupts near Grindavik after swarm of earthquakes rattle region

The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.

The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.