The Farmers' Almanac Forecasts "Wild Ride" for Winter 25/26
The Farmers' Almanac uses broad, non-specific terminology to summarize their forecasts, but skiers can glean some valuable information from this map.Most notably, New England skiers should be particularly excited about The Farmers' Almanac's Winter 25/26 forecast. According to their colorful and visually-appealing map, this winter should be "cold" and "snow-filled".The publication continues by saying that New England will experience "frequent snowstorms" that should "keep snow lovers happy". That's good news for powder hounds looking to score in places like Vermont, New York, and Maine.Jay Peak, known for being Vermont's snowiest ski resort, finished last season with a whopping 475 inches of snow, which is about 38% above average. Will it happen again this season? The Farmers' Almanac seems to think there's a good chance.Elsewhere, the Farmers' Almanac's Winter 25/26 forecast bodes well for the Midwest and Rockies. Midwestern skiers are yearning for a cold and snowy winter after consecutive seasons of mild and below-average snowfall. Here's hoping The Farmers' Almanac got it right.Colorado skiers should be pleased with the "Very Cold, Snowy" forecast for Winter 25/26. Cold and snowy are the two main ingredients typically needed for a great ski season.The Farmers' Almanac says the coldest temperatures of the winter will be felt from The Northern Plains to New England. The Northwest should also see a particularly cold winter, and especially in Idaho and Washington, according to the publication.
Last winter was fairly average across the American west. Ski resorts in the southern half struggled with snowfall thanks to La Niña, but the Northern half of the region benefited from deep snowpacks and long stretches of cold.According to The Farmers' Almanac, Winter 25/26 could be a bit of a tossup. Western states like California, Nevada, and Utah should pay close attention to the "Average Temperatures, Wet" predictions.Many ski areas' in places like Lake Tahoe have base elevations that flirt with or are just above the freezing line. Average temperatures could be cold enough to produce snow, but the dreaded r-word is always a threat. There seemed to be quite a few storms last season that came into Palisades Tahoe, California just a degree or two too warm. It snowed deep up top, but the resort's lower-elevation terrain was smattered with a wet and heavy mix of rain, snow, and sleet. Here's hoping the storms come in cold this upcoming winter.
Snowfall is hard to predict, but The Farmers' Almanac has a few region-specific points that they've attached to their annual winter forecast:
"Areas up and down The Atlantic Coast will see significant rain, mixing with snow from time to time."
"The Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and North Central States are set for a classic winter wonderland."
"Winter in the Southeast will see average temperatures with many wet periods."
"Texas and the Southern Plains are on tap for a wetter-than-average winter with periodic cold snaps."
"A wet winter is also predicted in the Southwest with near-average temperatures."
The accuracy of The Farmers' Almanac is a controversial topic, but the publication has been creating consistent forecasts for over 200 years. There's something to be said about longevity, at the very least.Stay tuned in here at POWDER for more long-range Winter 25/26 forecasts including from NOAA, The Old Farmers' Almanac, and more. We've got you covered leading into the next ski season.The Farmers' Almanac Forecasts "Wild Ride" for Winter 25/26 first appeared on Powder on Aug 11, 2025
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