Farmer's Almanac predicts an ‘old-fashioned' winter for most of US
Millions of Americans, from the Pacific Northwest to New England, are expected to experience frigid temperatures, with significant cold snaps predicted for mid-January and mid-February.
Frequent and heavy snowstorms are anticipated in regions including New England, the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, northern Central U.S., and Pacific Northwest mountains.
The Mid-Atlantic, Texas, southern Plains, and Southeast are also set for wet conditions, with some areas experiencing cold snaps or freezing precipitation.
Winter effects, including snow and cold, are expected to linger into March and April for New England, the Great Lakes, and the northern Plains.
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