Metro Atlanta's Christmas Snow Dreams: A Look Back at the Last White Christmas and Record Weather Extremes
Metro Atlanta has not seen measurable snow on Christmas Day since 2010, marking a significant drought in winter weather for the holiday. The last snowfall on December 25 occurred after over a century, with just over an inch recorded at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Historical weather data reveals that while Christmas snow is rare, the region has experienced extreme temperatures and weather events, including a record low of zero degrees in 1983 and an ice storm in 1962.
December 25, 2024
