Harsh and cold: Farmers' Almanac releases detailed weather forecast for the coming winter

As the warm season draws to a close, we turn our attention to the colder months of the year and Farmers' Almanac's reliable forecasts, but unfortunately things don't look good. woman home.

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A colder-than-usual winter is expected to arrive much sooner, which is good news for snow lovers, but not for all of us!

According to the publication's extended forecast, quite a few winter weather disturbances can be expected during the season in the United States. AT Farmers' Almanac specific dates are given, including:

• Rockies and Plains residents will see plenty of snow in the first week of January 2023, according to Farmers' Almanac.
• During the week of January 16-23, the eastern two-thirds of the country should be prepared for some pretty terrible weather, punctuated by heavy rain and snow, followed by "one of the coldest flashes of arctic air we've seen in years." It will be incredibly cold.

How much snow will fall in the US this winter?

All in all, Farmers' Almanac predicts a snowy winter across the country. Those most at risk from cold weather will find themselves in the middle of an active storm path that is predicted to run from the western Gulf of Mexico northeast through Virginia and affect New York State and New England, areas accustomed to to the coldest winter in the whole country.

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However, states south of the storm's predicted path should not expect a mild winter. The publication warns of low temperatures, winter mixtures of snow, sleet and ice, and fairly frequent storms.

Moving north into the central states, residents can hope for a white Christmas as a lot of snow is expected in the area. However, the south central states are likely to experience their harshest weather by early January.

The southwest is different from the rest of the country as the Farmers' Almanac predicts less than usual rainfall during the winter season.

How cold will the winter be?

If there is one takeaway to be aware of following Farmers' Almanac's winter 2022 forecasts. This is something that in general will be very cold in the next few months.

In particular, the publication warns the north central states that they will be part of the snowy zone.

Northeastern states won't be hit as hard, but they should still brace for an unnecessarily cold and snowy winter.

However, the western part of the country will either have to endure normal rainfall or possibly a drier-than-usual winter (the latter update mostly applies to the south).

When will winter end?

Although the last official day of winter falls on March 19, 2023, US citizens can hope that temperatures start to rise by February. This is exciting news considering that the upcoming January will be much colder than usual, according to Farmers' Almanac.

What is Farmers' Almanac?

You've probably heard of Farmers' Almanac's seasonal forecasts for decades, but do you know what exactly this edition is about? The annual American periodical has been publishing long range weather forecasts for both the United States and Canada since 1818.

The publication actually does even more: it reflects on topics such as natural remedies, the dates and meanings of full moons, advice on various topics and folklore tales.

Each new edition is released at the end of August and contains 16 months of weather forecasts. The publication breaks down its findings into seven different zones and also contains seasonal weather maps.

How does Farmers' Almanac create forecasts?

According to Farmers' Almanac, there is a formula for making long range weather forecasts.

"Farmers' Almanac categorically denies the use of any type of computer equipment for satellite tracking, weather knowledge, or groundhogs," the publication's website says. What they acknowledge is the use of a specific and reliable set of rules that were developed as early as 1818 by the astronomer and mathematician David Young, the first editor of Farmers' Almanac. These rules have been slightly modified and turned into a formula that is both mathematical and astronomical.

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The only person who really knows the formula is Farmers' Almanac's own weather forecaster, a man who goes by the pseudonym Caleb Weatherby.

"To protect this patented formula, the editors of Farmers' Almanac prefer to keep both Caleb's true identity and the formula a closely guarded brand secret," the website says.

The publication, however, shows that the formula takes into account many factors, including the position of the planets, the tidal action of the Moon, and sunspot activity.

The forecasters are so confident in their method that Farmers' Almanac's forecasts are actually calculated two years in advance! According to the publication's website, "Once a new edition is printed, the editors never come back to change or update their predictions, as other local sources do."

Most regular readers of the publication claim that the generated forecasts are 80-85% accurate in any given year.

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