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Santa and his reindeer are getting some help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will clear the way for Santa's annual international delivery flight. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Brianna Schur with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

The predominant weather patterns in different parts of the country this week could see a slight shift past Christmas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the regions of the country where precipitation has been active so far this month.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the trends for snow accumulation this December, and where Christmas snow on the ground should be found on Christmas Day.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses nationwide average mean snow cover on Christmas Day since the start of the 21st century.

Some winter wheat growing areas have not received beneficial snow cover so far this winter, raising concerns by some growers. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at where precipitation - rain or snow - could fall and to what degree in the period between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures nationwide and mixed precipitation forecasts are in the weather outlook for the period of December 30 – January 5.

2024 has brought better times for many hog producers. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Michael McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst, Michael McConnell, with some key numbers from the USDA Hogs and Pigs report.