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Farmers' Almanac Predicts a 'Winter Wonderland'—These Regions Will Get the Most Snow
Find out what's forecasted for your area.
Key Points
The Farmers' Almanac predicts a colder-than-average winter for much of the U.S., with dramatic temperature swings and widespread snow resembling an "old-fashioned winter."
The coldest conditions are expected in New England and the Northern Plains, while the North Central states and Great Lakes will likely see snowy, classic winter weather.
The Southeast, Southwest, Texas, and Southern Plains will experience wetter-than-normal winters with fewer snow events but frequent cold rains, freezing precipitation, and occasional cold snaps.
Get your snow boots and thick coat ready for the upcoming winter season. The latest forecast from Farmers' Almanac says that this winter is "shaping up to be a wild ride" with "dramatic swings and widespread wintry weather."
Even though the season officially begins with the winter solstice on December 21, the cold and snow might show up as early as September and October in some areas of the country, according to the Farmers' Almanac's long-range forecast for winter 2025-2026.
"Most of the country is on tap for a cold or very cold winter, kind of almost going back to an old-fashioned winter," Farmers' Almanac editor Sandi Duncan told USA TODAY. "It's going to cool down, it's going to snow, then it might warm up a little, then it's going to repeat itself again."
According to the forecast, the North Central states (Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming), along with the Great Lakes region, could experience a classic winter wonderland with very cold and snowy conditions. That said, New England, along with the Northern Plains, is expected to bear the brunt of the season's coldest temperatures.
The Pacific Northwest mountains are also expected to get impressive snowfall totals, while winter in the Southeast will see average temperatures with many wet periods. A wet winter is also predicted in the Southwest with near-average temperatures.
Texas and the Southern Plains (which includes western Kansas, Oklahoma, and portions of Nebraska and New Mexico) are predicted to have a wetter-than-average winter with periodic cold snaps. While snow will be limited, the region is expected to face several cold rain events and occasional freezing precipitation, particularly in the northern areas.
"I think the greatest chance of a white Christmas would be out in the northern Plains, perhaps, but not too many other places," Duncan told USA TODAY. Also, expect winter to last longer than usual. "It looks like it's going to hang on for a little bit through March and even through April … especially in New England, Great Lakes, and the northern Plains," she said.
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