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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Get Your Snow Shovels Ready': AccuWeather Releases Winter Outlook 'Get Your Snow Shovels Ready': AccuWeather Releases Winter Outlook
'Get Your Snow Shovels Ready': AccuWeather Releases Winter Outlook Forecasters for AccuWeather have released their projections for the winter of 2023-24. Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok and his team are saying it's shaping up to be much different than last winter, especially across the central and eastern United States, and one month may leave the biggest impression. "February can be an active and intense month," Pastelok said. One of the driving forces this winter will be the strengthening El Niño, which will play a significant role in the weather across the United States throughout the entire winter season.  Earlier report - 'Super'…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Get Ready For A Winter Wonderland': Old Farmer's Almanac Releases 2023-24 Forecast 'Get Ready For A Winter Wonderland': Old Farmer's Almanac Releases 2023-24 Forecast
'Get Ready For A Winter Wonderland': Old Farmer's Almanac Releases 2023-24 Forecast The mild winter of 2022-23 may become a distant memory with more typical conditions expected in 2023-24, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. "The 2024 Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts snow, seasonable cold, and all of winter’s delights," states the publication, which has been making long-term weather forecasts since 1792. "This winter’s forecast is sure to excite snow bunnies and sweater lovers alike, promising a whole lot of cold and snow across North America." In the Northeast,  snow will arrive beginning in November, with storms, showers, and flurries continuing through the sta…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Significant Storm Possible At Week's End: Separate Rounds Of Precipitation Will Come First Significant Storm Possible At Week's End: Separate Rounds Of Precipitation Will Come First
Significant Storm Possible At Week's End: Separate Rounds Of Precipitation Will Come First Separate rounds of precipitation will precede a potentially more significant storm on track for the region at the end of the week. Tuesday, Feb. 7 will be clear and brisk during the day before the arrival of a frontal system that will moderate temperatures. The system will move across the region late in the afternoon and in the evening, bringing mixed precipitation, with mainly showers and light snow and areas of sleet or freezing rain that could result in localized slippery travel farthest north and inland.  After the front passes, the high temperature on Wednesda…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Don't Write Off Winter Yet: Here's Long-Range Outlook As Groundhog Day Nears Don't Write Off Winter Yet: Here's Long-Range Outlook As Groundhog Day Nears
Don't Write Off Winter Yet: Here's Long-Range Outlook As Groundhog Day Nears Punxsutawney Phil may be getting warmed up -- literally -- to make his annual Groundhog Day prognostication from his perch in Pennsylvania.  However, no matter what he says, it will still feel like winter for most of the Northeast over the next six weeks, according to a brand-new long-range forecast. According to AccuWeather.com, most of the Northeast is in the "Winter Leaves, Then Returns Category" in the outlook for the next six weeks. (See the image above.) Nevertheless, as we approach Groundhog Day, on Thursday, Feb. 2, the first of Phil's options appears to be off the table.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chance For New Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Dip In Temps As Groundhog Day Nears Chance For New Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Dip In Temps As Groundhog Day Nears
Chance For New Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Dip In Temps As Groundhog Day Nears Punxsutawney Phil has one job. And through the years, he's done it pretty well. For the last three-quarters of a century, from his perch in Pennsylvania, the beloved groundhog has correctly predicted whether there will be an early spring 69 percent of the time, according to an Axios analysis of NOAA data. But this year, the beloved critter's job might be a bit more complicated. After all, according to legend, there will be six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow. If he does not, then spring will come early. But as we approach Groundhog Day, on Thursday, Feb. 2, the first of Phil's …

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by Joe Lombardi