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Here's a year-by-year look at which years Michigan cities have seen a white Christmas.

Michigan interim head coach Biff Poggi said this week that the Wolverines could be facing a dramatically reduced roster for the Citrus Bowl due to players opting out. He acknowledged that as many as 25 players may not return after Christmas break.

Detroit generally has about a 33% chance any given year of having a white Christmas, which is defined as at least 1 inch of snow, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. Likelihoods are higher in nearby areas like Flint (45%) Ann Arbor (47%) and Pontiac (49%).

Christmas is a time when you would expect snow on the ground, given all the songs and poems, and the fact that it's December. But what is the climatology of Christmas actually like?

7-Eleven: Most stores are open 24/7 (including on Christmas), but some locations’ hours can vary. Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth: Open Christmas Day, offering a special Christmas buffet. See the menu.

FLINT, MI — While post-Christmas traffic is sure to involve plenty of shopping activities across mid-Michigan, there are some events offering alternative activities for the weekend of Friday to Sunday, Dec. 26-28.