Everything comes in threes and this year will be no different, according to the latest Farmer’s Almanac winter predictions. This season is expected to be a more classically cold winter with a lot more precipitation, with much of this latter prediction influenced by El Niño, the Pacific Ocean weather phenomenon.
Farmers’ Almanac has been in publication since 1818, categorized by long-range weather predictions for the entirety of North America. Its 16-month prediction is broken down across seven regional zones. For those along the East Coast, the Farmers’ Almanac anticipates a very snowy winter. Here’s what to know.
Farmers’ Almanac predicts a cold 2023-24 winter season
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The Farmers’ Almanac has just shared its report for the 2023-24 season and it’s expected to be a crisp one, especially in contrast to last winter. Farmers’ Almanac uses a variety of factors to generate its report, and managing editor Sandi Duncan explained, “the fade out of La Niña is one of the reasons we believe winter last year turned out warmer than normal.”
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That’s going away very soon.
“After a weird and warm winter season last year, this winter should make cold weather fans rejoice—especially those in the Great Lakes, Midwest, and northern New England areas,” says editor Pete Geiger,” adding, “the ‘brrr’ is coming back! We expect more snow and low temperatures nationwide.”
But there’s still more to know for the upcoming season, notes the latest Farmers’ Almanac report.
Get ready to shovel and navigate the ice
East Coast residents, get those shoveling muscles ready, and be sure to wear shoes with a lot of traction. According to the latest Farmers’ Almanac predictions, this season will be full of precipitation for this region. Specifically, anticipate a lot of snowstorms along with rain and sleet, especially if you live along the I-95 corridor from Washington to Boston.
Those living on the opposite side of the country, around the Pacific Northwest, can expect something of the same as their eastern counterparts, especially with an unusual amount of snowstorms. For California, this uncharacteristically wet season may mark a nice break from drought.
As for the South, residents in Texas and Florida should also expect colder temperatures than they usually get in winter. Florida is expected to have some frost, while Texas can expect stormy conditions throughout the season, claims Farmers Almanac 2024.
Are you ready for the upcoming winter?
