Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area
Will ZIP 96021 have a white Christmas?
Snow-on-the-ground odds near Corning, CA, for December 25, 2026.
The historical picture
The validated 1991–2020 spatial model indicates an estimated 0% chance of at least one inch of snow on the ground at this ZCTA’s Census internal point.
ACS population
14,812
Land area
249.6 sq mi
Nearest station
13 mi
3DEP elevation
351 ft
Climate period
1991–2020
This is a Census ZCTA, not a USPS delivery-route boundary. Its internal point is 5 miles from Corning. The estimate retains all four NOAA source stations and their interpolation weights.
Frequently asked questions
- Will ZIP 96021 have a white Christmas?
- Its validated 1991–2020 historical estimate is 0%, or about fewer than 1 year 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.