Farmers' Almanac Claims It Will Be a Good Winter In 23/24

Justin Leveille
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Much of North America is currently experiencing an intense heatwave during one of the hottest summers ever recorded. Interestingly, the Farmers' Almanac is already looking ahead to the winter season.

For over two centuries, the Farmers' Almanac has been providing long-range weather forecasts, though these forecasts have garnered mixed opinions. As an avid skier, it's exciting to begin considering potential ski trips to various regions in pursuit of fresh powder, keeping the Almanac's predictions in mind.

Let's dive in, shall we?

From Their Site:

"The BRRR Is Back!

Winter weather is making a comeback. After a warm winter anomaly last year, traditional cool temperatures and snowy weather conditions will return to the contiguous United States. (Be sure to read our winter weather advisory below.)

When Will The First Snowstorm Come?

Winter officially starts on Thursday, December 21, 2023. But that doesn’t mean the cold conditions and snow will wait until then. Did you know that meteorological winter starts on December 1? December 2023 is forecast to start out quite stormy. Our extended weather forecast calls for some blizzard conditions blowing snow into areas over northern New England, the North Central States, and northern and central areas of New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

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Winter Weather Advisory

The following are a few winter weather advisory times that our extended weather forecast is suggesting you might want to bundle up, buy some extra hot chocolate, make plans to stay home, or plan a skiing trip.

  • The second week of January will be stormy, snowy, and wet for both the Pacific Coast and the Eastern States.

  • Lots of cold temperatures and some storms will keep folks in the South Central States busy during the middle of January.

  • Heavy mountain snows will cover the western US including the mountains on the Pacific Coast during the first week of February.

  • An East Coast storm affecting the Northeast and New England states will bring snowfall, cold rain and then frigid temperatures, during the second week of February.

  • Unseasonably cold temperatures will blow into the Southeast States mid-February.

  • Potential blizzards for this first week of March will remind folks in the North Central States that winter isn’t over yet.

  • Another East Coast storm will bring a wintry mess to this area during the first week of March.

  • A possible late-season snowfall over the high terrain of New England during the third week of April won’t be a fun “April Fools’ Day” prank!

Like a true farmer's friend, I embrace the almanac's winter wisdom with a sly wink. When it dares to foretell a frosty frenzy, I playfully scoff, "Oh, almanac, you're spinning tales again!" Time will tell if it's on point or just peddling malarky. As for now, the forecast dances with delightful ambiguity, and I'm all for it!