Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHow much snow will we get this winter? Farmers' Almanac issues first 2026-27 forecastThe Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasts a predominantly mild winter across much of the United States, largely influenced by an El Niño climate pattern. Below-normal temperatures and above-average snowfall are expected from New England through the Appalachians and the Ohio Valley. Warmer and wetter conditions are projected for the Intermountain West and Pacific Northwest, with heavy snow potentially affecting holiday travel. Forecasters attribute the season's weather outlook to a combination of El Niño, potential southward shifts of the polar vortex, and jet stream patterns. While the Almanac claims an 80 percent prediction accuracy rate, independent researchers note that historical accuracy is closer to 50 percent. In fullThe Old Farmer’s Almanac winter forecast is out. Here’s what to know about the coming seasonMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Old Farmer’s Almanac releases 2026-27 winter forecast
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHow much snow will we get this winter? Farmers' Almanac issues first 2026-27 forecastThe Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasts a predominantly mild winter across much of the United States, largely influenced by an El Niño climate pattern. Below-normal temperatures and above-average snowfall are expected from New England through the Appalachians and the Ohio Valley. Warmer and wetter conditions are projected for the Intermountain West and Pacific Northwest, with heavy snow potentially affecting holiday travel. Forecasters attribute the season's weather outlook to a combination of El Niño, potential southward shifts of the polar vortex, and jet stream patterns. While the Almanac claims an 80 percent prediction accuracy rate, independent researchers note that historical accuracy is closer to 50 percent. In fullThe Old Farmer’s Almanac winter forecast is out. Here’s what to know about the coming seasonMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
