The chances for a white Christmas is Western Illinois are dwindling. State Climatologist Jim Angel says based on historical date, there’s usually a 50-percent chance that at least the northern third of Illinois, including Mercer County, will have snow on the ground at Christmas, but this year will likely be the exception.
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Angel says most of Illinois is still waiting for the first snowfall of the season. The snow that has fallen in just a few spots hasn’t struck around for long.