The Farmers Almanac Predicts Winter 2020 In Arkansas Will Be Mild And Rainy
It’s officially fall y’all! Or, what we like to call it in Arkansas, second summer. The foliage is expected to be beautiful statewide but we’re a little disappointed in what’s ahead. Our white winters are few and far between, so unfortunately this year will not be one of them. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, Arkansas is in for a wet and mild winter. It’s not all bad news though, let’s look ahead and see what this forecast means for our nature lovers.
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Arkansans are more than ready for the upcoming cooler seasons after this summer's ridiculous heat.
Fall has technically begun in Arkansas but with the "cool" 80° temperatures it's difficult to tell. Thankfully we can look forward to some additional degree drops as the year wraps up.
This coming winter won't be as pretty as years past but it'll certainly be a relief regardless.
The coldest spells are expected to take place in early December, late January, and early February. Besides those couple of cold snaps, the rest of the season will be rainy with warmer-than-normal temperatures. The almanac does predict the highest chances for snow in late November and early January as well.
Don't let this prediction rain on your plans though! The wet and warm weather does have a benefit to nature lovers.
Waterfall chasers should be delighted to hear these predictions. Many of Arkansas' best waterfalls only appear after heavy rains. Add in the mild weather and you have the perfect winter hiking! Here are some particularly elusive waterfalls to find during this rainy winter.
Even if we have more rain than snow, this coming season will be the perfect time to book a cabin (or lodge) getaway.
Stay out of the muck and curl up by the fire instead at one of Arkansas' cabins in the woods. Our state parks have plenty of yurts, cottages, and lodge options for any type of group. Have a romantic getaway or bring your family of waterfall chasers for a memorable weekend.
Are you bummed out we’re probably not having a snowy winter? Share your season predictions with us in the comments below!
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
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