For Release: August 24, 2020

Contact:

Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor  207-755-2246 pgeiger@farmersalmanac.com

Sandi Duncan, Philom., Managing Editor 207-755-2349 sduncan@farmersalmanc.com

Snow will be abundant, possibly above-normal amounts for parts of the western Dakotas, northern portions of Colorado and Utah, as well as Wyoming, which is great news for skiers.

Chilly FringeThe Southeastern part of the country, excluding the Tennessee Valley, will experience average precipitation levels, with temperatures chillier than normal.

The Dry SideAreas across the Desert Southwest, (Arizona and southern California), winter is predicted to be mild but dry. Not good news considering signs that drought conditions were beginning to ramp up in these regions at the close of the winter of 2020.

The Crazy In-BetweenIn New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma east into Arkansas, and Louisiana, Mother Nature will mix intervals of tranquil weather with occasional shots of cold and wintry precipitation. So those folks will have to stay on their (sock covered) toes to keep up with the changing weather.

Right along the Pacific Coastal Plain, from northern California and points north through western portions of Oregon and Washington, rainy and wet weather will be the rule for the winter ahead. 

Wild CardThe “winter wild card” belongs to areas around the Tennessee and lower Ohio River valleys, north, and east up through New England where the Almanac suggests will see a mix of intense weather systems that will keep delivering a wintry mix of rainy, icy and/or snowy weather throughout the season.  

Snow Way Out “If you didn’t like last winter’s somewhat-boring weather in the Northeast,” shares managing editor Sandi Duncan, Philom., “you may be happy to hear what we are predicting for 2021.”