Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Traditional Winter with Blizzard Conditions and Snow for the U.S

A U.S. weather forecast from the Farmers’ Almanac Extended Weather Forecast predicts that the United States is in for a traditional winter season, with cold temperatures and plenty of snow. After experiencing a “warm winter anomaly” the previous year, the forecast suggests that winter weather will make a comeback, with blizzard conditions and plenty of snow expected.

Key Points:

1. Winter Return: The upcoming winter season is expected to bring back traditional cold temperatures and snowy conditions after a warm winter anomaly in the previous year.
2. Early Start: While winter officially begins on December 21, 2023, the meteorological season starts on December 1. This means that residents could see wintry conditions earlier in December.
3. Stormy December: December is predicted to start out “quite stormy” in the U.S., with the forecast calling for blizzard conditions in various regions. These blizzard conditions could impact New England, the North Central States, and parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
4. El Niño Influence: The forecast also suggests that an El Niño weather pattern, associated with the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, will be brewing in the latter half of 2023. This could bring cold temperatures, as well as snow, sleet, and ice to the U.S.
5. Pacific Northwest: The Pacific Northwest is expected to experience an “unusually snowy and wet winter.”
6. Great Plains and Rockies: These regions can anticipate cold temperatures and occasional stormy weather, including widespread rains and snows.
7. Texas: Even Texas, known for milder winters, is predicted to experience “unseasonably cold weather” throughout January and February.
8. Southeast and Florida: These areas will have a “wetter-than-normal winter” with mostly average temperatures and occasional frosts.
9. I-95 Corridor: The corridor from Washington to Boston is expected to see frequent rain, sleet, and snowstorms.
10. March: The arrival of spring in March may not bring much respite, with “wild” temperature swings and stormy conditions forecasted.

Conclusion: The U.S. weather forecast indicates that Americans should prepare for a traditional winter season with cold temperatures, snow, and potential stormy conditions. Residents in various regions should be ready for winter’s return and consider making plans to stay warm indoors during the colder months ahead.