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CBS News
5 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
The 2026 Farmers' Almanac is here and they're predicting a "Chill, Snow, Repeat" winter ahead
It's that time of year once again, the 2026 Farmers' Almanac is here, and it includes its much-read weather predictions. So, what does the almanac say we can expect this winter, and how accurate is it, really? First and foremost, the almanac said it's not out to replace meteorologists, and despite climate change and everything else, they are out there with predictions 6-12 months ahead. This year, they're calling the upcoming winter "Chill, snow, repeat." The almanac says we will see our first snow right around December 1. "It's going to be a wild ride," said Sandi Duncan, editor of the almanac. "It's going to be that chill, snow, repeat. It's going to cool down, it's going to snow, and then unfortunately, when we want it to thaw out, it's going to happen again." Also, unfortunately, we likely won't have a White Christmas, but we should be prepared for mid-January. "I would circle January 16-19," Duncan said. "Right before that, it's going to get quite cold from the 8th, 11th, and then 16th and 19th. We're calling for the cold to blow in some snowy conditions." That's far from it. Duncan said in the middle of February, we're in for some cold conditions. Duncan said that you don't have to wait for word out of Punxutawney. "We don't deal with Phil," she said. "But, according to the almanac, we're not predicting an early spring." Hurricanes, blizzards, flooding, wind-whipped fires, the prediction business has changed over time, but the almanac is far from packing it in. "We've looked at our formula, we've tried to fine-tune it a little bit, because there are things that are causing it to be harder and harder, even for people who do day-to-day forecasting, but I think it's a tradition, and we have to keep it up," said Duncan. Duncan said they don't track it, but those who do claim it is 80% accurate. "I think people give us a little more leeway because we're doing so much weather so far in advance, and for such broad regions," she said. There's a section about things you never knew you wanted to know! It includes eggs, home remedies to keep your breath fresh, and how raindrops come in various sizes from small to extra large. "If you drop a fork, a female visitor is coming, but if you drop a knife, a male visitor is coming," said Duncan. Duncan also cited ways to keep flies out of your home, saying that if you use something pine-scented, "that smell, flies don't really like, so it will help keep them away." In conclusion, this isn't just something fun; they take it seriously. They take pride in forecasting far beyond any forecaster or mobile app. They also know that brides and big event planners come to them for insight into special days they may be planning, so they do not take that trust lightly.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Below Average Snowfall Predicted for California This Winter by Popular YouTube Meteorologist
It's August, and with the arrival of long-range forecasts from NOAA, the Farmers' Almanac, and others, skiers speculating about what next winter might bring have plenty of material. But the news isn't always good. One YouTube forecaster, Direct Weather, thinks California—home to ski resorts like Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe—is in for a dry and warm winter season. If the prediction pans out, it would mean fewer powder days than usual for Golden State Direct Weather's preliminary winter forecast for next ski season. Tap or click below to watch in its entirety. Keep reading for a to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates. Across the Western U.S., Direct Weather forecasts higher-than-usual temperatures. The closer you get to coastal states like California and Oregon, the odds of those higher-than-usual temperatures increase. Direct Weather attributed this part of the forecast to the current warm waters in the Northern Pacific, which they said can cause warm temperatures on shore. Direct Weather's precipitation forecast looks discouraging for California and Southwest skiers, too. The precipitation map includes a brown blob stretching from California to western Texas, indicating a vast swath where lower-than-usual precipitation is expected. They said they suspect the storm track in this area will be 'for the most part shut down, similar to a lot of last winter.'See below for Direct Weather's snowfall forecast for Winter 25/26: Together, according to Direct Weather, that could mean less snow across California and the surrounding states. 'I think even if cold air does move in, we're gonna struggle to get storm systems here,' they opposite can be said for a friends in the Northeast and Midwest. Similar to the Farmers' Almanac, Direct Weather is predicting above-average snowfall and below-average temperatures for both regions. The Direct Weather forecast looks similar in some ways to NOAA's seasonal outlook for December, January, and February, which is leaning towards below-average precipitation and above-average temperatures for much of California. If you live in California and ski, don't give up on winter quite yet, though. Direct Weather's forecast, similar to NOAA's seasonal outlook, spans three months and it predicts the likelihood of trends rather than specific weather events, so the odd snowstorm or three—which is all you really need for a few deep powder days—are never out of the question this far in Average Snowfall Predicted for California This Winter by Popular YouTube Meteorologist first appeared on Powder on Aug 13, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
