In 2006, a snowstorm hit the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales and Victoria, arriving on Christmas morning and bringing nearly 12 in (30 cm) of snow in higher areas.
The last Irish white Christmas was in 2010, with a spectacular 27cm of snow. Meanwhile in the UK, 2021 was the last white Christmas with 6% of stations recording snow falling, but less than 1% of stations reported any snow lying on the ground. The last widespread white Christmas in the UK was also in 2010.
If the prediction pans out, it'll be the coldest December day since Christmas Day in 2006, when it peaked at 14.5 degrees and actually snowed. On November 21 the city hit a top of 40.9 degrees - its hottest November day since 1894.
The ski fields of NSW or Victoria are a cheap and easy way to see real snow on Christmas Day. Mount Donna Buang in Victoria will host Christmas night markets and a street party, while Thredbo Resort offers the real deal; a Christmas buffet in the snow fields.
But thanks to the tropical year, even though the Sun slowly changes its position with regard to the distant stars, the seasons stay constant. "The tropical year allows for precession so that we don't end up with a white Christmas in Australia. Christmas will always come in the middle of our summer," says Lomb.
White Christmas is an Australian dessert made from dried fruit such as sultanas, glacé cherries, desiccated coconut, icing sugar, milk powder and Rice Bubbles, with hydrogenated coconut oil (such as the brand Copha) as the binding ingredient. The hydrogenated oil is melted and combined with the dry ingredients.
North Pole, Alaska - There's a 100 percent chance of snow on the ground on Christmas morning, and visitors to this aptly named town will wake to an average of 12 inches.
December is warm or hot almost everywhere in Australia in December. Tasmania experiences the coolest temperatures, with average December highs in Hobart of 68°F (20°C). Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney can experience heat waves with temperatures over 105°F (40°C).
There are plenty of places to enjoy snow in Australia – some of the major destinations include the peaks of the Australian Alps like Perisher, Thredbo, Charlotte Pass, Mt Hotham, Falls Creek, Mt Buller, Selwyn, and Mt Baw Baw.
But it was not the first time it had snowed in Victoria on Christmas day. "It's not particularly unusual,'' he said. Strong winds and heavy rain have also caused Christmas Day havoc in suburban Melbourne, dislodging roof tiles and causing flooding.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Australia on Christmas Day was 48.3ºC at Gascoyne Junction, WA in 1997.
In the United States, there is often—but not always—snow on the ground at Christmas in the northern states, except in the Pacific Northwest, with Alaska the most likely to see snow on the ground at Christmas.
There have been flurries of summer snow over Victoria's alpine region, including Mount Baw Baw. Melbourne temperatures peaked at 15C at 10am and by midday it was just 13C but by 1pm the mercury plummeted further to 11C. There have been flurries of summer snow over Victoria's alpine region, including Mount Baw Baw.
We can accurately forecast if snow is likely on any given Christmas Day up to five days beforehand. Since 1960, around half of the years have seen at least 5% of the network record snow falling on Christmas Day. This means we can probably expect more than half of all Christmas Days to be a 'white Christmas'.
Christmas of 1983 was the coldest Christmas ever with blizzard conditions across northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. The combination of the arctic cold temperatures and the wide open Great Lakes set the stage for the development of a Lake Effect blizzard.
Frosty the Snowman
"There's a certain magic that comes with the very first snow. For when the first snow is also a Christmas snow, well, something wonderful is bound to happen."
The town is an ex-Hydro village and now a residence for Inland Fisheries Services (IFS) and a Tasmania Police station. It is known for its exceptional fishing at nearby Great Lake and hosts several trout fishing events. Liawenee is the coldest permanently-inhabited place in Australia.
This snowfall is so heavy that Australian Alps, located near the capital city of Canberra, receives more snow than the Swiss Alps in the winter months! For one of Australia's cutest critters, this snowfall turns their mountain home into a winter wonderland!
It snows in several Australian states: New South Wales (NSW), Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria. For alpine ski enthusiasts, NSW is home to the magnificent Snowy Mountains. Boasting the highest mountain range in Australia, The Snowy Mountains receives an average of 1.9 metres of snowfall per year.
Therefore, in some southern hemisphere countries, such as Australia, South Africa, Brazil, and New Zealand, Christmas in July or Midwinter Christmas events are undertaken in order to have Christmas with a winter feel in common with the northern hemisphere.
The city of Perth has the best weather/climate in Australia. The city enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild but wet winters. Perth is also the sunniest capital city in Australia and is considered one of the hottest experiencing over 250+ days of sunny blue skies.
Summer - the three hottest months December, January and February. Autumn - the transition months March, April and May. Winter - the three coldest months June, July and August.
Norway. Norway tops the list as the European country with the most Christmas spirit. The Christmas season here is characterized by cold mornings, crystal clear landscapes, reindeer, lots of snow and cookies. The main Christmas celebration takes place on December 24th and is known as Julaften.
Only 20 Christmases have seen measurable (greater than a trace) new snowfall since 1893 (or, about 16% of the time). Only four of these days recorded more than an inch. Another definition of a White Christmas can mean the presence of snow cover on the ground (with or without snowfall that day).
Christmas Day in Japan
The holiday season in Japan seems to be celebrated the exact opposite way as it is in western countries. In Japan, Christmas is the time for friends and couples to have parties, make plans to meet up for dinner and celebrate as much as they can.