Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area
Will ZIP 24986 have a white Christmas?
Snow-on-the-ground odds near White Sulphur Springs, WV, for December 25, 2026.
The historical picture
The validated 1991–2020 spatial model indicates an estimated 16% chance of at least one inch of snow on the ground at this ZCTA’s Census internal point.
ACS population
5,014
Land area
240.52 sq mi
Nearest station
11 mi
3DEP elevation
2,402 ft
Climate period
1991–2020
This is a Census ZCTA, not a USPS delivery-route boundary. Its internal point is 12 miles from White Sulphur Springs. The estimate retains all four NOAA source stations and their interpolation weights.
Frequently asked questions
- Will ZIP 24986 have a white Christmas?
- Its validated 1991–2020 historical estimate is 16%, or about about 2 years in 10. Inside the forecast window, live ensemble guidance is blended with that history.
- Is this the exact USPS ZIP boundary?
- No. The Census Bureau creates ZIP Code Tabulation Areas to approximate the geography of USPS ZIP Codes. USPS delivery routes can change and do not form a permanent national polygon dataset.