White Christmases are actually a fairly rare occurrence in Maine

White Christmases are actually a fairly rare occurrence in Maine

This story was originally published in December 2021. On Christmas Day in 2021, many Mainers likely unwrapped presents and ate their holiday dinner in short sleeves, maybe even with the windows open. It was around 60 degrees and raining throughout much of the state. By Maine standards, it was practically tropical. Last year offered a contrast. A small storm on Christmas Eve 2024 brought enough snow to give much of Maine a white Christmas — an ex…