Last Christmas left snow lovers disappointed, but forecasters this year are pointing to a colder-than-normal December that’s boosting the probability of a white Christmas in Kentucky this year.
One National Weather Service forecaster reports it could be 10 to 15% more likely.
To be clear, snowfall cannot be reliably predicted by weather scientists beyond a few days in advance. Our atmosphere is a chaotic system, and even small variations in storm track, temperature and moisture can create dramatic shifts difficult to anticipate. That’s why you should always be skeptical of long-term “forecasts.”…