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by Farmers' Almanac Staff Updated: July 27, 2023

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Are you Ready to Shake, Shiver, and Shovel?


Lewiston, ME:
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac provides an extended weather forecast that helps people plan ahead. This year, with the extreme summer weather conditions broiling the country, and the growing concern over the rising costs of heating oil, Farmers’ Almanac is releasing its winter weather forecast earlier than ever. The 2023 Farmers’ Almanac, which hits the store shelves on August 15, is warning readers that this winter will be filled plenty of shaking, shivering, and shoveling.

How Cold?
Shivery temperatures are predicted to rattle warm weather seekers in the Southeast and South Central states, but the real shivers might send people in the Great Lakes areas, Northeast, and North Central regions hibernating. According to the Almanac, the North Central States are forecast to experience extremely cold temperatures, (possibly 40° below zero!) especially during mid-January.

Areas in the western half of the country should escape major shivers, with an overall forecast of brisk temperatures predicted in the Northwest and mild temperatures in the Southwest.

Shovel Worthy
The Farmers’ Almanac suggests a stormy winter in on schedule especially for the eastern half of the country. For some areas this may mean snow, but for others it will result in more slush and mush.

January 2023 looks to be the stormiest for many areas including Texas and Oklahoma, where heavy snow is predicted during the first week. Unfortunately, a dry winter is predicted for the Southwest states, which won’t help the drought situation.

Year-Long Guide to Great Living
The 2023 Farmers’ Almanac offers 16 months of weather prediction starting with September 2022 going through December 2023. New for the 2023 edition are weather summaries and maps for all four seasons in 2023.

Last year, the Almanac predicted many of the 2021-2022 winter storms, most notably: the early-season nor’easter in the end of October, and the unusual blizzard in the last week of April (in parts of Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas).

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Farmers’ Almanac Releases an Extreme Winter Forecast


Lewiston, ME:
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac provides an extend weather forecast that helps people plan ahead. This year, with the extreme summer weather conditions broiling the country, and the growing concern over the rising costs of heating oil, Farmers’ Almanac is releasing its winter weather forecast earlier than ever. The 2023 Farmers’ Almanac, which hits the store shelves on August 15, is warning readers that this winter will be filled plenty of shaking, shivering, and shoveling.

How Cold?
Shivery temperatures are predicted to rattle warm weather seekers in the Southeast and South Central states, but the real shivers might send people in the Great Lakes areas, Northeast, and North Central regions hibernating. According to the Almanac, the North Central States are forecast to experience extremely cold temperatures, (possibly 40° below zero!) especially during mid-January.

Areas in the western half of the country should escape major shivers, with an overall forecast of brisk temperatures predicted in the Northwest and mild temperatures in the Southwest.

Shovel Worthy
The Farmers’ Almanac suggests a stormy winter in on schedule especially for the eastern half of the country. For some areas this may mean snow, but for others it will result in more slush and mush.

January 2023 looks to be the stormiest for many areas including Texas and Oklahoma, where heavy snow is predicted during the first week. Unfortunately, a dry winter is predicted for the Southwest states, which won’t help the drought situation.

Year-Long Guide to Great Living
The 2023 Farmers’ Almanac offers 16 months of weather prediction starting with September 2022 going through December 2023. New for the 2023 edition are weather summaries and maps for all four seasons in 2023.

Last year, the Almanac predicted many of the 2021-2022 winter storms, most notably: the early-season nor’easter in the end of October, and the unusual blizzard in the last week of April (in parts of Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas).

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Adrian PAdilla

8 months ago

I was thinking we in NJ were due a snow storm yet sems like rain and slush.

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Michael woods

9 months ago

Can I view older calendars on the web? In particular the dates and which horoscope their in alignment with within the month from 2022?

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Leanne

10 months ago

SO I just got the email regarding this yesterday, August 31, 2023…..why are you sending out stuff that’s a year old? This article mentions how January 2023 will be…..well that’s long past already. Really reduces any faith in your “forecasts” anymore. Not like it used to be, that’s for sure!

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Sandi Duncan

Reply toLeanne

10 months ago

Hi Leanne,
Unfortunately in order to share our forecasts, make our forecasts, offer this web site and the Almanac, we have to partner with companies who help make money. So unfortunately the company who sends out daily emails sometimes picks up something that’s dated. I will be reminding them not to. We do have the most current forecast here which is available for free for your viewing – https://www.farmersalmanac.com/extended-forecast

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Cindy Broussard

10 months ago

What is the weather looking like for South Louisiana?

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melinda musgrove

10 months ago

How cold will it get this winter in south Georgia

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Joe A

1 year ago

We love your forecasts. Forever I have said you are the most reliable because you use myriad factors that others don’t use. How did The Almanac miss the Southwest Winter Forecast by a mile? Flagstaff is now experiencing its 5th snowiest winter of all time. Been colder than normal, too. A far cry from drier than normal and mild as you had forecasted. Please explain.

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Gloria Scott

1 year ago

Weather in Austin,Tex around Easter 2023

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Bridget

1 year ago

I knew that people like to argue and bully on other sites. But the Farmers Almanac!!! Come on people, do better, be better, have class.

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Farmers' Almanac Staff

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Reply toBridget

1 year ago

We agree Bridget! That is why we are working diligently to get The Farmhouse live – it is our new Members ONLY eCommunity that will be for current members and include all the 12 month calendars, no ads, exclusive Members-only articles, downloadables, and behind the scenes with staff members. It will be a safe place for people to share and comment without the rudeness. If you aren’t a member we would love to have you join us and help us build this Farmers’ Almanac community! Look for the announcement on the homepage very soon.

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Zee

1 year ago

What will.weather be like in May

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Toad

Reply toZee

1 year ago

Some sun,some clouds,some heat,some cold,some days rain,some days dry!!!! Nobody really knows,only God!!!

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Dianne

1 year ago

What will the weather be from January 19th to January 25th New England area holyoke ma

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Amanda Wooten

1 year ago

Will Trion ga get any snow this winter

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Flo martin

Reply toAmanda Wooten

1 year ago

What is the weather going to be between f2b 23 to March 9

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james G Rotunda

1 year ago

What is the winter forecast for Dallas/Ft. Worth in 2023

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Susan

1 year ago

What’s the winter weather look like for Washington DC/Northern VA (Stafford, VA)

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Mark Petrelli

1 year ago

Will Chicago have a cold and snowy winter again this year?

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Angelina Holland

1 year ago

WHAT Native Americans did not have to see what the white man was doing. Remember they were hers first

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Daddy Rabbit

Reply toAngelina Holland

1 year ago

Preach it !!!! Trust your government ? Go ask a Indian

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Stephanie

Reply toDaddy Rabbit

1 year ago

We prefer Native Americans

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Gregory

Reply toAngelina Holland

1 year ago

Actually the viking people were here first. There has been alot of new discoveries over the last century. Might went to look into that

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Ramona

1 year ago

Are we going to see much snow in Nashville TN this winter??

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Nick

Reply toRamona

1 year ago

Yes

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Rebecca G

1 year ago

I hope we do get some cold weather in the low country of SC. Tired of mosquitoes.

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Nellie Brown

1 year ago

I love to read about old predictions my grandfather always went by the Farmer’s Almanac he’s a really you know what time of the year it is what you’re expecting of prepare for it rather it happens or not and you don’t lose out and I’d like to no how we got talking about other people’s where they from whatever was talking about the weather don’t make a big deal out all this we’re all humans will be red so think about it people

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Cynthia

1 year ago

I am 1/2 American Indian & 1/2 Italian & you have NOT in any way offended me. So people who think that they are standing up for my nationality that don’t have a drop of American Indian blood in them are only offending those of us who do. STOP thinking you are standing up for us because all you are doing is inciting trouble for us.
I think your joke is funny.

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Tom Ledbetter

Reply toCynthia

1 year ago

It’s always some White Liberal that is ‘Affended’

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CPD Officer 231

Reply toTom Ledbetter

1 year ago

Couldn’t agree more.Deal with the entitlement every day.

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Kimberly Farmer

1 year ago

Are we going to see snow in Thomasville North Carolina?

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Nick

Reply toKimberly Farmer

1 year ago

Yes

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Kimberly Farmer

1 year ago

What about Thomasville NC. Will we see snow?

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Bill S.

1 year ago

We’re no longer living in the 50s. That statement is gauche, at best, and it’s not funny in the least.

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LJ Perkins

Reply toBill S.

1 year ago

I have Native American blood and im not offended by that but offended by the rude comments! Lighten up! Humor is just that, humor!!!

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T. Randall

1 year ago

That is a very insensitive comment. Not a joke… the white man is primarily responsible for their demise, not their survival. The Native Americans knew how to predict and prepare for winter long, long before any “help” from the White Man.

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Delta

Reply toT. Randall

1 year ago

Hey Karen, easy. Can you not take a joke. Chill out.

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Cynthia

Reply toT. Randall

1 year ago

Get over your B!!! Stop trying to cause problems.

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Mary

Reply toT. Randall

1 year ago

Don’t be stupid and racist. That was an innocent comment.

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d.bernard

Reply toT. Randall

1 year ago

HOW!

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Dog Trainer

1 year ago

I hope we get some cold weather in NE TX this year and next. The snow would be welcome for our ewes to lamb in.

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Marcia Ramos

1 year ago

Hope no icy winter, I travel a lot taking kids to school

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Diane

1 year ago

keep me posted

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Brad

1 year ago

Les is correct, Dave should look at the facts

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Les

1 year ago

I note no mention of geo-engineering. That is climate manipulation by government. In my view, that must be taken into consideration, as their chemtrails (full of aluminum nanoparticles) are harming and changing Earth’s weather. See geoengineeringwatch .org.

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neil

Reply toLes

1 year ago

what Les says is actually the truth.. it is stranger than fiction

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Amber

Reply toLes

1 year ago

Lol conspiracy theories

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Deb

Reply toLes

1 year ago

agree in part. but you have to also consider the changes in our atmosphere, magnetic field weakening and the sun and solar system. The bigger picture. Check out what has happening lately with pluto, neptune and mars.

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Sharen

1 year ago

Thank You Farmers Almanac, I am trying to get wood in.

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FAQs

Will it snow in NC this year? ›

Could those colder temperatures lead to some snow? The answer is yes! The average winter snowfall at Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 5.2 inches. We're expecting to get more this year.

Will it snow in Georgia in 2024? ›

The 12-Month Long-Range Weather Report From The 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac. Winter temperatures will be above normal, as will be precipitation and snowfall. The coldest periods will arrive in late December and early and mid-February, with the best chances for snow occurring in late January and mid-February.

Will it snow this winter in Pennsylvania? ›

Winter temperatures will be below normal, with above-normal precipitation and snowfall.

How accurate is the farmers almanac winter prediction? ›

The Old Farmer's Almanac claims an overall accuracy of about 80 percent for its winter forecasts; its staff calculates this based on whether they accurately predict the direction of departure from normal for precipitation and temperature in one city for each region they evaluate.

Is North Carolina going to have a bad winter? ›

Consistent with NOAA's winter outlook, which gives most of North Carolina slightly elevated odds of being warmer than normal, we expect near- to above-normal temperatures on average this winter, but with the potential for at least brief cooler stretches by January or February.

What is the snowiest place in North Carolina? ›

The highest elevations at Beech Mountain typically receive an average of 84 inches of snow each winter, according to the Beech Mountain Resort, making this the snowiest area in the state.

Will it still snow in 2050? ›

The report says annual snow totals will decrease 24% by the year 2050. That means people will have to adapt.

What year will snow disappear? ›

If global emissions aren't curbed, “a large portion of the world will have snow-free winters by 2100,” says Andrew Schwartz, lead scientist at UC Berkeley's Central Sierra Snow Laboratory. This decrease in snow could become a cause, and not just a symptom, of climate change.

Has Georgia ever snowed? ›

Having said that, snow can fall in the other months of winter too however, the amount of snowfall is usually very little with only around 2.9 inches expected. The highest snowfall ever recorded in Atlanta was in 1940, with 8.3 inches of snow accumulated on a single day.

Is the Northeast going to have a bad winter? ›

This year, the Winter Outlook favors warmer-than-average temperatures across the Northern Tier of the U.S. and much of the northeast, including the state of Pennsylvania. With that being said, the highest chance for warmer-than-average temperatures will be for northern New England, Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

What is El Niño winter? ›

El Niño causes the Pacific jet stream to move south and spread further east. During winter, this leads to wetter conditions than usual in the Southern U.S. and warmer and drier conditions in the North. El Niño also has a strong effect on marine life off the Pacific coast.

Has it ever snowed in July in Pennsylvania? ›

Pennsylvania July Snowfalls

Ben Gelber mentions in his book The Pennsylvania Weather Book the strange occurrence of snow flurries in the state's highlands of Bradford County on July 4, 1859. Snow flurries also occurred here again on July 2, 1918.

How many times has the Farmers Almanac been wrong? ›

The Farmers' Almanac claims its forecasts are “amazingly accurate,” correctly predicting the weather about 80% to 85% of the time.

Which is more accurate, the old farmer's almanac or the farmer's almanac? ›

So ultimately, which one is more accurate? When it comes to predicting the weather, both claim an accuracy rate between 80 percent and 85 percent. One study measured the Old Farmer's Almanac's accuracy rate at 52-percent.

Who is more accurate, Noaa vs Farmers Almanac? ›

While NOAA releases seasonal outlooks much closer to the time frame they're predicting (such as releasing the winter outlook in mid-October), the forecasts are still subject to changes for accuracy, while the almanacs are set in stone once they're published.

When did it last snow in NC? ›

When were the snowiest and least snowy winters in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad? (WGHP) — We are in a snow drought, and it has been tough for snow lovers. The last time we had measurable snowfall in the Piedmont Triad was Jan. 29, 2022, when 1.8″ fell.

What does El Niño mean for North Carolina? ›

El Niño, however, brings moisture into our atmosphere and causes more precipitation during the winters. The last five El Niño periods in North Carolina have also brought warmer than average winters.

Does North Carolina get a lot of snow? ›

Snow. Snow in North Carolina is seen on a regular basis in the mountains. North Carolina averages 5 inches (130 mm) of snow per winter season. However, this varies greatly across the state.

What is an El Niño winter? ›

El Niño causes the Pacific jet stream to move south and spread further east. During winter, this leads to wetter conditions than usual in the Southern U.S. and warmer and drier conditions in the North. El Niño also has a strong effect on marine life off the Pacific coast.

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