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First Spring Outlook: Cold, Late Snow Could Linger In Northeast First Spring Outlook: Cold, Late Snow Could Linger In Northeast
First Spring Outlook: Cold, Late Snow Could Linger In Northeast The first long-range spring forecast is out, and AccuWeather says residents across the Northeast might want to keep coats handy a little longer this year. According to the outlet's 2026 US Spring Forecast, the Northeast and Great Lakes will experience a gradual shift toward warmer weather, with cooler-than-average temperatures likely to persist well into spring.  Forecasters warn that late-season snow and frost are possible across the region, especially in March and April. That could mean higher heating bills for many households as the cold persists. Related story: Punxsutawney…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine