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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Cold snaps, heavy snow and wet spells; Farmers' Almanac unveils long-range winter forecast
If the Farmers' Almanac is on the mark, the US might want to dig out the snow shovels a little earlier than usual next year. The 200-year-old publication has dropped its extended forecast for winter 2025–2026, and the theme is basically: 'chill, snow, repeat.' According to 10TV, editors say wintry weather could show up as early as September in parts of the country - well before the season officially starts on December 21. December itself is not looking much warmer. The forecast hints at a cold holiday season from coast to coast. Farmers' Almanac predicts an early, snowy 2025–2026 winter.(AP FILE ) Where the deep freeze could hit hardest According to the Almanac, the coldest zones will stretch from the Northern Plains all the way to New England, with the Pacific Northwest - including Idaho and Washington - also feeling the sting. Frequent snow is on deck for New England, while the Atlantic Coast could face a messy mix of snow and rain. The Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and North Central states are looking at what the forecast calls a 'classic winter wonderland.' Mountain areas in the Pacific Northwest may see huge snow totals. Down South, the picture shifts. The Southeast should have near-average temperatures and plenty of wet spells, with some snow possible in northern and Appalachian spots. The Mid-Atlantic could get its share of snow, especially in higher elevations. Also read: Old Farmer's Almanac prediction for Fall 2025 across the US revealed Wet spells for the South, cold snaps for everyone Texas and the Southern Plains are bracing for a wetter-than-usual season with cold rain, occasional freezing precipitation, and a shot at snow in the north. The Southwest should expect a wet winter, too, but temperatures there may hover closer to normal. The Almanac warns of two standout cold snaps - one in mid-January, another in mid-February - that could keep much of the country bundled up well into 2026. How they make the call As reported by 10TV, the Farmers' Almanac uses a proprietary method devised by its mysterious forecaster, known only as 'Caleb Weatherbee.' Editor Sandi Duncan says Weatherbee has been at it for about 30 years, relying on lunar cycles, solar activity, tides, and certain wind patterns in the stratosphere. Modern meteorologists do not exactly buy into this approach. Today's forecasts lean on satellite data, heat maps, and complex computer models - not century-old formulas. But that has not stopped the Almanac from making calls months, even years, ahead. FAQs When does the Farmers' Almanac predict winter will start in 2025? Some areas could see snow and cold as early as September. Which areas will be the coldest? Northern Plains, New England, and parts of the Pacific Northwest. Will the Southeast see snow? Possibly in northern and Appalachian regions. What is the Almanac's forecasting method? It uses a proprietary formula based on lunar cycles, solar activity, tides, and wind patterns. Are the predictions always accurate? Accuracy varies, and modern meteorology often disputes such long-range forecasts.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
How hot will it be this summer in RI? See Farmers' Almanac summer forecast
After last year brought high temperatures that marked one of the hottest summers to date, the Farmers' Almanac is predicting that this summer will also be a scorcher in Rhode Island. The Farmers' Almanac's extended summer weather forecast says to anticipate more record-breaking heat across the country this year. In Rhode Island, "broiling" heat is in the forecast. "Heat will be in full force by July, with much of the nation sweltering with above- to high-above average temperatures," the forecast says. Meteorological summer starts on June 1, and astronomical summer — which is marked by the summer solstice — begins on June 20. The Farmers' Almanac is projecting hot temperatures and average precipitation in Rhode Island this summer. It also said there will be occasionally heavy downpours in the region, but overall there will be a "more typical amount" of precipitation. "More long-time high temperature records may be broken this year," the forecast says. The Farmers' Almanac also released its predictions for some of the season's major weather days, like Fourth of July and Labor Day. Rhode Island is expected to see thunderstorms and "widely scattered showers" on July 4, the forecast predicts. As for Labor Day, Rhode Island is predicted to get thunderstorms on the holiday, while Sept. 2-3 should have better conditions. The Farmers' Almanac, which is slightly different from the Old Farmer's Almanac, has been publishing long-range weather predictions since 1818. The publication says it examines factors like sunspot activity, tidal action and the position of the planet to make weather predictions two years in advance. The Farmers' Almanac uses a secret mathematical and astronomical formula that is only known by its forecasters who go by the pseudonym Caleb Weatherbee. Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network - New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@ This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Farmers' Almanac 2025 predicts RI weather will be hot this summer
