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Winter Outlook Predictions Released: Here's What Forecasters Expect Winter Outlook Predictions Released: Here's What Forecasters Expect
Winter Outlook Predictions Released: Here's What Forecasters Expect With the Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, forecasters are starting to look ahead and predict what's in store for the winter of 2025. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says heavy precipitation is expected in the areas shown in the darkest shade of green in the first image above. Areas shown in light green are "leaning above average" in terms of snowfall. NOAA predicts temperatures should also lean above average. (See the second image above.) The Old Farmer's Almanac, which has been in business since 1792, is singing a bit of a di…
Dueling Winter Weather Predictions Released By Old, New Farmer's Almanacs Dueling Winter Weather Predictions Released By Old, New Farmer's Almanacs
Dueling Winter Weather Predictions Released By Old, New Farmer's Almanacs The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its winter weather predictions for the 2024-25 season. This year's title speaks for itself: "The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts a 'Calmer, Gentler' Winter." The Old Farmer's Almanac touts 80 percent accuracy in its forecasts dating back to 1792. Last year, it predicted a winter wonderland. Parts of the forecast seem to contradict the predictions of the Farmer's Almanac, which predicts this winter will be a wet one with "above-normal amounts of winter precipitation and near-to above-normal temperatures" in the Northeast. Snow will be mos…
Fall Forecast For Northeast Released By AccuWeather Fall Forecast For Northeast Released By AccuWeather
Fall Forecast For Northeast Released By AccuWeather AccuWeather has released its predictions for Fall 2023. Longtime meteorologist Paul Pastelok and his team of long-range forecasters say that this year's autumn, which officially kicks off Saturday, Sept. 23, will be coming in hot. The first few weeks of September will be around 90 degrees in New York City and Philadelphia, with cooler air expected to hit toward the end of the month, according to Pastelok. With it? Thunderstorms, he said. Severe Weather Risk September to November 2023.AccuWeather Fall's first frost is anticipated to make its debut at the end of October or early Novembe…
Fall Forecast For Northeast Released By AccuWeather Fall Forecast For Northeast Released By AccuWeather
Fall Forecast For Northeast Released By AccuWeather AccuWeather has released its predictions for Fall 2023. Longtime meteorologist Paul Pastelok and his team of long-range forecasters say that this year's autumn, which officially kicks off Saturday, Sept. 23, will be coming in hot. The first few weeks of September will be around 90 degrees in New York City and Philadelphia, with cooler air expected to hit toward the end of the month, according to Pastelok. With it? Thunderstorms, he said. Severe Weather RiskAccuWeather Fall's first frost is anticipated to make its debut at the end of October or early November in the Northeast, Pastelok…
Winter 2022-23 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service Winter 2022-23 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service
Winter 2022-23 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has just released its outlook for the winter of 2022-23.with a strong element of uncertainty for this region.La Niña returns for the third consecutive winter, driving warmer-than-average temperatures for the Southwest and along the Gulf Coast and eastern seaboard.  So in a nutshell, for the Lower 48, it comes down to warmer and drier conditions than average in the south, and a bit of a mystery here up north. NOAA's National Weather Service forecasters are predicting that much of the Northeast "falls into the category of eq…
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Outlook For Winter In Northeast Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Outlook For Winter In Northeast
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Outlook For Winter In Northeast A brand-new forecast for the winter of 2022-23 is calling for a cold, snowy one. It's in the 231st edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac, which says it has an 80-percent accuracy rate with its weather forecasts. “Depending on where you live, this will be the best of winters or memorable for all the wrong reasons,” said Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. “One half of the country will deal with bone-chilling cold and loads of snow, while the other half may feel like winter never really arrives.” Most of the Northeast will see a “cold, snowy” winter, according to the almanac's…
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Outlook For Winter In Northeast Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Outlook For Winter In Northeast
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Outlook For Winter In Northeast A brand-new forecast for the winter of 2022-23 is calling for a cold, snowy winter. It's in the 231st edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac, which says it has an 80-percent accuracy rate with its weather forecasts. “Depending on where you live, this will be the best of winters or memorable for all the wrong reasons,” said Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. “One half of the country will deal with bone-chilling cold and loads of snow, while the other half may feel like winter never really arrives.” Most of the Northeast will see a “cold, snowy” winter, according to the almana…
Farmers' Almanac Predicts Frigid, Stormy Winter For Massachusetts, Northeast Farmers' Almanac Predicts Frigid, Stormy Winter For Massachusetts, Northeast
Farmers' Almanac Predicts Frigid, Stormy Winter For Massachusetts, Northeast The Farmers' Almanac recently released its predictions for the Northeast's winter weather and put short: get your shovels ready. Expect the cold to start earlier than usual.  While most of Massachusetts is suffering under the sweltering summer sun, fall is just around the corner, and it will pack an early punch, the annual almanac claims.  It will start with a Nor'easter that the Farmers' Alamanac predicts will hit the Northeast in early October and bring with it buckets of rain. The cold air it brings with it won't leave the area any time soon. “It’s going to be a cold, hard sta…
Farmers' Almanac Predicts Frigid, Stormy Winter For Northeast Farmers' Almanac Predicts Frigid, Stormy Winter For Northeast
Farmers' Almanac Predicts Frigid, Stormy Winter For Northeast The Farmers' Almanac has just released its predictions for the Northeast's winter weather and put short: get your shovels ready. Expect the cold to start earlier than usual.  While most of the region is suffering under the sweltering summer sun, fall is just about the corner, and it will pack an early punch, the annual almanac claims.  It will start with a Nor'easter that the Farmers' Almanac predicts will hit the Northeast in early October and bring with it buckets of rain. The cold air it brings with it won't leave the area any time soon. The bitter cold will reach the area by …
Farmers' Almanac Releases Winter 2022-23 Predictions Farmers' Almanac Releases Winter 2022-23 Predictions
Farmers' Almanac Releases Winter 2022-23 Predictions While you were cooling off at the pool this week, the Farmers' Almanac released its predictions for Winter 2022-23. "A cold December and a very cold January might make readers in the Northeast shake and shiver," said the FA, who released its extended winter forecast on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Winter is expected to make an appearance much earlier this year than last, with December 2022 looking stormy — especially on the East Coast. The latter portion of January will be packed with snow in the east, followed by "what might be one of the coldest outbreaks of arctic air we have seen in several year…
Dueling Forecasts: New, Old Farmers' Almanacs Clash On Winter Weather Predictions Dueling Forecasts: New, Old Farmers' Almanacs Clash On Winter Weather Predictions
Dueling Forecasts: New, Old Farmers' Almanacs Clash On Winter Weather Predictions Want an early read on the weather outlook for the winter of 2020-21? The new and old Farmers' Almanacs have each released their winter weather forecasts -- and they're not exactly in agreement. One says the northeast will see a light winter while the other says cold and snowy. "If you love the cold of winter, you’re going to love our forecast if you live in the northern half of the country," the Farmers' Almanac said, noting a major blizzard the second week of February will be among several big storms in the area. “This storm may bring up to 1-2 feet of snow to cities from …
Winter Weather Outlook For Region Released By Farmers Almanacs Winter Weather Outlook For Region Released By Farmers Almanacs
Winter Weather Outlook For Region Released By Farmers Almanacs Want an early read on the weather outlook for the winter of 2020-21? There already are two forecasts by a pair of publications with long histories, and they're not exactly in agreement. "If you love the cold of winter, you’re going to love our forecast if you live in the northern half of the country," the Farmers' Almanac said. The Farmers’ Almanac says a major blizzard the second week of February will be among several big storms in our area. “This storm may bring up to 1-2 feet of snow to cities from Washington, D.C. to Boston,” the Farmers' Almanac writes. You can read the Farmers…
Snow Potential: Below-Normal Temps Projected - Could We Soon See Some White Stuff? Snow Potential: Below-Normal Temps Projected - Could We Soon See Some White Stuff?
Snow Potential: Below-Normal Temps Projected - Could We Soon See Some White Stuff? Click here for an updated story - Late-Week Storm Could Bring Rain, Wintry Mix, Snow: Here Are Possible Scenarios While October was warmer compared to normal, it looks like November will trend much cooler. The latest six-to-10 day temperature outlook from the Climate Prediction Center is calling for below-normal temperatures in the region. (See first image above.) After three separate long-range forecasts predicted snowy and stormy winter in the area, the National Weather Service released a map showing the likely first day of snowfall for locations across the country. (See second image…
Get Ready For A Wetter, More Unpredictable Winter, NOAA Says In Long-Range Forecast Get Ready For A Wetter, More Unpredictable Winter, NOAA Says In Long-Range Forecast
Get Ready For A Wetter, More Unpredictable Winter, NOAA Says In Long-Range Forecast The winter of 2019-20 should bring more precipitation than normal, while the absence of either El Niño or La Niña will result in greater unpredictability. That's the long-range forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released on Thursday, Oct. 17, and covering December 2019 through February 2020. While the El Niño climate pattern often influences the winter, neutral conditions are in place for this winter and expected to persist into the spring. “Without either El Niño or La Niña conditions, short-term climate patterns like the Arctic Oscillation wi…
Three Long-Range Forecasts Call For Stormy Winter: Here's When First Snowfall Is Most Likely Three Long-Range Forecasts Call For Stormy Winter: Here's When First Snowfall Is Most Likely
Three Long-Range Forecasts Call For Stormy Winter: Here's When First Snowfall Is Most Likely With three separate long-range forecasts calling for a snowy and stormy winter in the area, the National Weather Service released a map showing the likely first day of snowfall for locations across the country. For most of the region, it's between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30. (See the map above.) The earliest accumulating snowfall recorded in New York City happened on Oct. 21, 1952. Now, to those long-range forecasts: The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a "wet and wild" 2019-20 winter in the Northeast marked by "shivers, snowflakes ... and strong storms" with the "snow-verload" affecting mainl…
Expect Snowy, Stormy Winter, AccuWeather Says Expect Snowy, Stormy Winter, AccuWeather Says
Expect Snowy, Stormy Winter, AccuWeather Says A new long-range forecast is calling for a snowy and stormy winter in the area. Despite a few cold spells across the Northeast during autumn, winter's chill won't arrive until at least the end of 2019, AccuWeather.com says. "I think you're going to see a touch of winter come in in December," AccuWeather Expert Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok said. "But I think its full force will hold out until after the new year." Once the wintry weather gets underway, an active season will be in store, AccuWeather.com says. "Whether or not it's snowstorms, ice storms or mixed events, I do …
New Winter Weather Forecasts: 'Snow-verload' For Parts Of US, 'Wet, Wild' One In This Area New Winter Weather Forecasts: 'Snow-verload' For Parts Of US, 'Wet, Wild' One In This Area
New Winter Weather Forecasts: 'Snow-verload' For Parts Of US, 'Wet, Wild' One In This Area Parts of the United States will see a "snow-verload" during what will be a stormy winter for most of the nation, according to two brand-new long-range forecasts. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a "wet and wild" 2019-20 winter in the Northeast. The Farmers' Almanac says this region will see "a good amount of snow." Overall, the Old Farmer's Almanac is calling for "shivers, snowflakes ... and strong storms" with the "snow-verload" affecting mainly northern states in the west and midwest. "This winter will be remembered for strong storms bringing heavy rain and sleet, not to mention piles o…
Will You Be Able To See It? Mile-Wide Asteroid With Its Own Moon Set To Do A Flyby This Weekend Will You Be Able To See It? Mile-Wide Asteroid With Its Own Moon Set To Do A Flyby This Weekend
Will You Be Able To See It? Mile-Wide Asteroid With Its Own Moon Set To Do A Flyby This Weekend Prepare yourselves, astronomy fans: a mile-wide “double asteroid” is approaching Earth and may be visible on Saturday night, May 25, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. The asteroid is categorized as 1999 KW4 and consists of a primary space rock just under a mile wide. The asteroid also has a .3-mile-wide “companion” asteroid, which experts are calling an “asteroid moon” in orbit. The 1999 KW4 completes an orbit around the Sun once every 6.18 months (188 days). Though the asteroid will undoubtedly be difficult to spot, there are some amateur astronomers who will take initiative and attemp…
National Weather Service's Winter Outlook Cites El Niño Factor: Here's What It Means For Us National Weather Service's Winter Outlook Cites El Niño Factor: Here's What It Means For Us
National Weather Service's Winter Outlook Cites El Niño Factor: Here's What It Means For Us We've heard from two farmers almanacs and AccuWeather. When it comes to predictions for the upcoming winter, the National Weather Service is now batting cleanup. The weather service is in agreement with projections by AccuWeather and the Old Farmer's Almanac that the Northeast is likely to see a mild winter with the now likely emergence of El Niño. El Niño is a large-scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction linked to a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific. What does that mean for us? “We expect El Nino to be in place in lat…