Farmers Almanac Releases 2024-2025 Winter Predictions
Keith Lusher 09.26.24
One of the most trusted sources for seasonal weather predictions, The Farmers’ Almanac, has released its 2024/2025 winter weather forecast.
This winter, the Farmers’ Almanac is calling for wet and windy weather for the upcoming winter season.
The forecast takes into account the effects of a La Nina which typically features a wave-like jet stream flow across the United States and Canada. The jet stream causes colder, stormier weather across the North and warmer, less stormy weather in the south.
Some of the coldest temperatures of the season are forecasted for the Northern Plains to the Great Lakes Region. Areas east of the Rockies and into the Appalachains are also expected to endure long stretches of cold conditions.
Dates to circle on the calendar
Farmers’ Almanac forecasts frigid artic air to plunge down nationwide during the final week of Jan. and last into Feb. This “Artic Blast” will cause heavy snow showers and snow squalls when it blows across the Great Lakes and east of the Lakes.
The almanac said they are “red flagging” this date because of a very active storm track that they expect will deliver frequent bouts of heavy precipitation, as well as strong and gusty winds.
“We would especially highlight the time frames from January 20 to 23 and 24 to 27, which could mean copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet, and ice depending on where you live.”
For the Northwest and Texas, the Farmers’ Almanac warns of a possible snowstorm in the begining of Feb. The storm could dump 6 inches of snow in Texas and 12 inches in the Bitterroot Mountain range of Idaho.
Temperature Forecast
New England and the Northeast- Normal to above noramal temperatures.
Pacific Northwest- Unseasonably chilly winter.
Texas and the Southern Plains- Above average winter temperatures
The Southwest- Average winter temperatures.
Southeast and Atlantic Coast- Above average temperatures.
Precipitation Forecast
New England and the Northeast- Stormy with above normal winter precipitation.
Ohio Valley, Great lakes, and Midwest- Above-average precipitation.
Pacific Northwest- Above-average precipitation.
Southwest- Below-average precipitation.
South Central States – Below-average precipitation.
Get more details for this winter and the entire year’s forecast for your area by signing up for the Farmers’ Almanac Farmhouse Membership.
