Get ready for a wild ride! The Farmers’ Almanac warns that winter 2024/25 will be a “wet whirlwind,” meaning there will be a lot of precipitation and storms. Depending on where you live, you may see a lot of snow or rain.

Winter Temperatures—How Cold?
The Almanac forecasts a deep chill to settle over the Northern Plains and Great Lakes regions for much of the season. Southern areas should expect some frigid blasts even if the temperatures are slightly more moderate overall. Cold snaps will hit during the final week of January into early February, with the Northern Plains potentially seeing the most extreme cold.

Snow?
The Northeast is in the bullseye for winter snow storms, with the Farmers’ Almanac calling for above-normal amounts of winter precipitation. Ski lovers should see plenty of powder days. Snow will likely be more plentiful in the interior and mountain regions of New England and the Northeast, while those near the coast can expect more rain. The Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes and Southeast should see a wet, white and slushy season. Conversely, the Southwest and South Central States face a drier winter with below-normal precipitation.

Winter Warnings
The 2025 Farmers’ Almanac suggests keeping a close watch on the final week of January for an active storm track that could bring heavy precipitation and strong winds to the country’s eastern half. Texas and the Northwest may also want to prepare for a potential snowstorm that could bring up to six inches in winter to Texas and a foot or more in the Bitterroot Mountains of Idaho during the first week of February.

Farmers’ Almanac Weather Formula
The Farmers’ Almanac’s proprietary weather prediction formula adapts to the mysteries of nature and the effects of La Niña, which is forecasted to develop and persist through the winter.

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