Will Metro Denver Have A White Christmas?

Northern Coloradans who live in lower regions may not see snowfall on Christmas Day, but there could be a blanket of snow on the ground, according to the National Weather Service.

You can expect a sunny sky on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in metro Denver, but there's a chance of snowfall Tuesday night, weather officials said.

Thursday will see a high near 46 degrees and a low around 26 in the evening, and Friday — Christmas Day — the weather will warm to a high near 51, according to the forecast. Friday night the temperature will drop to a low around 27 degrees.

There's a chance of snow Saturday night, weather officials said.

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The fascination with a white Christmas was likely popularized by the writings of Charles Dickens. The depiction of a snow-covered Christmas season in his 1843 classic "A Christmas Carol," and a number of his other short stories, was reportedly influenced by memories of his childhood.

The song, "White Christmas," written by Irving Berlin and sung by Bing Crosby, is among the best-selling singles of all time. The tune nostalgically speaks of a white Christmas and has since become embedded in American holiday traditions.