What will Ohio's winter be like this year? One forecast says: 'chill, snow, repeat'
The Farmers' Almanac, which dates to 1818, described its forecast for the 2025-2026 winter as "chill, snow, repeat."
Meteorological winter begins Dec. 1, and the first day of astronomical winter is Dec. 21, 2025.
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What will Ohio's weather be like this winter?
This winter's coldest temperatures are expected to stretch from the Northern Plains to New England.
The Farmers' Almanac predicts that "a significant cold snap" will hit the United States in mid-January, then a second cold snap will blanket the nation in the middle of February.
"The Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and North Central states are set for a classic winter wonderland, while the Pacific Northwest mountains are gearing up for some impressive snowfall totals," the Almanac noted. "Winter in the Southeast will see average temperatures with many wet periods. Northern portions, particularly in the Appalachian regions, may see occasional snow events."
Almanacs issue their winter predictions weeks before meteorologists offer theirs.
A University of Illinois study found that predictions made by almanacs are only correct about half of the time, according to Popular Mechanics.
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