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Warm Christmas Across U.S.; Arctic Front Arrives Monday

PUBLISHED Dec 24, 2025, 6:09 PM ET

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Warm Christmas Across U.S.; Arctic Front Arrives Monday

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United States. Forecasters reported unseasonably warm conditions across multiple regions on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with several sites reaching or nearing record highs. Dense fog advisories covered parts of the Southeast and Midwest overnight, reducing visibility for morning travel. High pressure preserved dry, mild weather through the weekend before models showed a strong cold front approaching Sunday into Monday, ushering in sharply colder air and pockets of rain or snow in some areas. Mountain regions could see significant snow. Agencies issued travel and storm alerts for impacted counties. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research and official forecasts.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Christmas Eve: Record or near-record high temperatures reported in multiple locations.
Overnight into Christmas morning: Dense fog advisories issued in several counties, reducing visibility.
Weekend: High pressure maintains dry, mild conditions with sunny afternoons and light winds.
Sunday: Forecast models show a strong cold front moving through, increasing rain and wind chances.
Monday–Tuesday: Arctic air arrives; temperatures drop sharply with pockets of freezing conditions and mountain snow.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 13
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 13

Who Benefited

Residents and outdoor businesses in milder areas saw increased comfort and short-term tourism gains during the unseasonably warm holiday period.

Who Impacted

Motorists and morning travelers in advisory zones experienced reduced visibility from dense fog, increasing travel risk and potential delays during holiday commuting hours.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 13
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 13
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Residents and outdoor businesses in milder areas saw increased comfort and short-term tourism gains during the unseasonably warm holiday period.

Who Impacted

Motorists and morning travelers in advisory zones experienced reduced visibility from dense fog, increasing travel risk and potential delays during holiday commuting hours.