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(meteorobs) CHRISTMAS DAY SOLAR ECLIPSE WEATHER OUTLOOK



    Here is our nationwide weather outlook for viewing the Christmas Day 
partial eclipse of the Sun that will be occurring across much of North 
America.  The eclipse will be reaching its peak at roughly 16:20 UTC along 
the west coast of the US; 16:30 UTC for the west coast of Canada; 17:10 UTC 
for central sections of North America; 17:45 UTC for the east coast of the 
US; and 18:00 to 18:15 for Canadian Maritimes.  Greatest coverage (a 
magnitude of 72.3%) will occur from Baffin Island in far-northern Canada, 
with coverage decreasing as one heads to the south.   Most of North America 
will witness this event with the exception of northwestern Canada and Alaska. 

BEST VIEWING WEATHER:

Virginia and the Carolinas in the eastern US; southern and central California 
and southwestern Arizona in the western US.  In these areas, 0 to 2/10ths 
cloud coverage is expected, making for excellent visibility of the eclipse.

GOOD VIEWING WEATHER:

Most of the eastern US, to the east of the Mississippi River should get good 
views.  Exceptions will be near and around the Great Lakes where localized 
heavy snow showers and flurries may occur thanks to very cold air flowing 
across the Lakes.  Another exception would be the Adirondacks of northern New 
York and much of central and northern New England, where clouds and scattered 
flurries will also be possible. 

In the western US, northern California, southern Oregon, southwest Idaho, 
western Nevada and much of Arizona (except the northeast part) should also 
have good views.  

In localities deemed "good", cloud cover will range from 3/10 to 6/10th 
coverage, meaning that while clouds will occasionally block the Sun, more 
often than not, the Sun will be clearly visible and allow for good viewing.

FAIR TO POOR WEATHER

All those regions not mentioned above are likely to fall into this category, 
with widespread unsettled weather expected.  This includes much of the 
northern and central Great Plains, Texas-Oklahoma, the Rocky Mountains and 
the desert southwest.  Cloud coverage will range from 7/10th to 10/10th 
coverage, meaning that while in some areas fortuitous holes and breaks in the 
cloud cover might afford some views of the partially eclipsed Sun, more often 
than not the view is likely to be obscured. 
  
Regardless of the weather in your area, we wish you all a very happy and safe 
holiday season!

Joe & Renate Rao
Skyway, Inc.
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