Farmers’ Almanac publishes its winter 2024 - 2025 predictions: What’s their extended weather forecast?
The Farmers’ Almanac has come out with its long-term weather forecast, and the latest edition warns readers to brace for a ‘wet winter whirlwind.’
The Farmers’ Almanac has released its extended weather forecast for the 2024-2025 winter season. The almanac warns of weather that it describes as a “wet winter whirlwind”.
Winter begins on Dec. 21, 2024, when the winter solstice takes place. The almanac points out that during the entire season, the La Niña weather phenomenon will develop and stay in place. During La Niña, sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific are cooler than usual by three to five degrees Fahrenheit.
The trade winds, which blow from east to west across the Pacific, become stronger during La Niña. These enhanced winds push warm surface waters westward, causing colder deep waters to upwell in the eastern Pacific.
The almanac took into consideration the effects of La Niña in its “long-standing formula” to predict wet and cold weather for most parts of the United States.
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Farmers’ Almanac publishes its winter 2024 - 2025 predictions: What’s their extended weather forecast?
According to the publication, the Northern Plains to the Great Lakes region will experience the coldest temperatures, while regions east of the Rockies into the Appalachians should also experience chilly weather.
People should expect the lower temperatures during the last week of January through the early days of February, when freezing Arctic air will blow through most parts of the country, particularly in the Northern Plains. Those living near the Great Lakes should expect this cold outbreak to bring heavy snow showers and squalls east of the lakes.
Interior and mountainous regions of New England and the Northeast will experience the most snow, while those living near the coast can expect more sleet and rain.
Texas, western Kansas, Oklahoma, and parts of Nebraska and New Mexico will go through a relatively warm winter, with temperatures higher than usual The Pacific Northwest will see chillier-than-average weather, and a lot of precipitation. The eastern third of the country, can also expect more rain than normal.
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When will winter storms hit the United States?
The almanac warns that the last week of January could see storms battering most of the eastern parts of the U.S. that will bring heavy rains and powerful winds. Some parts of the country could see large amounts of snow, rain, sleet, and ice.
A possible snowstorm could bring up to six inches of snow in Texas at the start of February.
The Farmer’s Almanac is an annual publication that provides long-term weather forecasts, gardening tips, and advice on a wide range of topics such as astronomy, folklore, and household matters.
It’s famous for its weather predictions and practical advice for farmers and gardeners, though it appeals to a broader audience today.
One of its most famous features is the extended weather forecast, which is offered for up to 16 months in advance. These predictions are based on a secret formula that considers solar activity, planetary positions, and historical weather patterns. They are not always scientifically precise, but are popular for their tradition and entertainment value.