The start of December means that, along with the march towards the holidays, meteorological winter has officially kicked off. And while some places around the country have already been dealing with frigid conditions (and preparing for some potential record cold this month), others are about to see snow for the first time of the season.

Whether you’re excited to take your first walk through a winter wilderness or you’re already anxious about the sound of plows running through your neighborhood, get ready for conditions to change. Here are the regions across the U.S. most likely to see their first snowfall in December, according to historical averages and meteorological data.

1. The Mid-Atlantic and Lower Northeast

While parts of the Northeast may have been getting dustings since the begi

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