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13. Yosemite, California
The likelihood of seeing snow in Yosemite depends on what altitude you reach, but regardless, it’s one of the best places to spend Christmas in California.
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Get in the holiday spirit:
- Eat a divine Christmas dinner at Yosemite Valley Lodge, Big Trees Lodge, or The Majestic Yosemite Hotel
- Ski, snow tube, and snowboard into the holidays at the Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area
14. Munising, Michigan
December is the most wonderful time of year in Munising, when it receives 41 inches of snow on average. Oh, holly jolly!
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Head 4.5 miles west to the town of Christmas to visit Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and their elves and reindeers
- Relish the frosty conditions at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
15. Telluride, Colorado
If snow is all you want for Christmas, make your way to Telluride where there’s nearly a 100 percent chance for you to see the white stuff.
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Search the sky for snowflakes and watch the slopes glow during the Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade at Telluride Ski Resort
- Experience the enchanting Holiday Prelude in Mountain Village and don’t miss Santa’s workshop
16. Marquette, Michigan
According to records, over the last 70 years, Marquette has only had four Christmases without snow. You just might be walking in a winter wonderland!
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Tell Santa what you want for Christmas when you visit him at Donckers in downtown Marquette
- Settle in for “Scrooge!”, a musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” at Forest Roberts Theatre
17. Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Baby, it’s cold outside in Steamboat Springs, where the chance of snow sightings on Christmas is around 98 percent.
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Scan the slopes for Santa on horseback and decorate cookies at the Holiday Festival
- Go night skiing at Steamboat Ski Resort before sugar plum ferries dance through your head
18. Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
All is calm and all is bright in Sault Ste Marie, which has over a 90 chance of having snow on the ground on Christmas morning.
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Take a horse-drawn wagon through Christmas Open House downtown and get your picture taken with Santa in the Christmas Tree Forest.
- Sip holiday-themed beverages in the BARmuda Triangle after admiring the town’s Christmas lights
19. Whitefish, Montana
According to averages, 23 inches of snow falls in Whitefish during December, so here’s to hoping the weather outside is frightful!
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Start the festivities early when you attend the Christmas Stroll on Central Avenue
- Set your sights on Whitefish Mountain Resort for the annual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade
20. North Pole, Alaska
Alaska’s North Pole is graced with an average of 55 inches of snow each year, but surely its name alone is enough for you to venture to here, “Where the Spirit of Christmas Lives Year-Round.”
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Watch sculptors make art out of ice blocks at Christmas in Ice
- Visit the Santa Claus House and snap a photo with the World’s Largest Santa
21. Sandpoint, Idaho
On average, Sandpoint earns a hearty 20 inches of snow each December, but there’s no harm in flushing some ice cubes down the toilet just for good measure!
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Ski the slopes with Santa at Schweitzer Mountain on December 23
- Head to the Basin Express chairlift for the Christmas Balloon Parade with Santa on Christmas Eve
22. Missoula, Montana
Tut, tut, it looks like … snow! An average of 11 inches of snow comes down in Missoula each December, so it’s certainly not uncommon to see white fluff on Christmas Day.
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Spark up conversation with Santa at Southgate Mall
- Reserve a spot on a Holiday Lantern Tour at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
23. Snowshoe, West Virginia
You don’t need to go way up north to enjoy snowy conditions. By the end of December, Snowshoe has already racked up an average of 35 inches of snow!
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Join the jolly festivities—look out for Santa!—at Snowshoe Mountain Resort
- Listen for the sound of jingle bells as you take an evening snowmobile tour at Snowshoe Basin
24. Red River, New Mexico
Brrr! Red River drops to an average low of 9 degrees in December and with that comes a very strong chance of a snow storm.
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Discover the New Mexican tradition of placing luminarias during the Christmas Luminaria Tour
- See the Torchlight and Fireworks Parade at the Red River Ski & Summer Area
25. Boston, Massachusetts
Boston once averaged a white Christmas once every five years, but lately it seems to have lost its touch. That won’t keep us from trying all the snow day tricks in the book though, because Boston at Christmastime is absolutely irresistible.
Get in the holiday spirit:
- Witness the Blink! Holiday Light Show & Sound Extravaganza at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
- Watch a whimsical performance of the Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”
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