Meteorologists with the National Weather Service have shared their forecasts for next week, giving a clue as to which areas of the country could see snowy weather on Dec. 25.

Notably, these forecasts don’t indicate just how far above normal the temperatures could climb, simply whether they could be above normal.

La Niña is the phase of El Niño-Southern Oscillation that generally means cooler, wetter winters in the Pacific Northwest. But long-term global climate warming trends mean that it’s harder to predict exactly how a La Niña winter will play out.

The Climate Prediction Center's 6 to 10 Day Temperature Outlook shows temperatures will likely be above normal for the Christmas week across most of the United States.

The Climate Prediction Center is eyeing a transition to ENSO-neutral in 2026. This is why skiers care about when La Niña does—or doesn't—appear.

Millions of Americans could face poor travel conditions for the Christmas season as atmospheric rivers take aim at the U.S.

The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 70-80 percent probability of above-average temperatures for most of Alabama from Dec. 21-25 (see the forecast at the top of this post). The odds are even higher for a sliver of west Alabama and climb to 80-90 percent, according to the CPC.

The climate phenomenon is expected to “continue for the next month or two,” national forecasters said in an update Thursday.