You Might Not Like These Predictions About Arkansas’ Wet And Mild Upcoming Winter
Winter isn’t officially until December 21st but it sure feels like it’s already here in Arkansas. The Farmer’s Almanac has predicted a wet and mild winter which has Arkansans divided. Some of us are grateful for the pockets of warmer weather while others are troubled by the lack of predicted snow. You may not like these predictions about the upcoming winter but there a couple of things to look forward to as the season approaches.
It seems that fall in Arkansas lasted about two weeks before the first cold snap and Arkansans are miffed.
Between summer stubbornly sticking around and a cold snap that was downright rude, Arkansans have not been able to leisurely enjoy autumn like in years past. Just in the month of September central Arkansas had 22 days of 90° or higher temperatures. More records have already been set in November with the sudden cold front that left Arkansans shivering. The low temperatures in Fayetteville and Little Rock hadn't been so low since 1911!
This roller coaster of temperatures won't be settled anytime soon.
We're all for dealing with the sudden cold if it meant more snow but unfortunately that doesn't seem to be the case. The Almanac has predicted our winter to be wet (so think slush instead of snow) with more mild temperatures spread throughout the months.
The coldest times of the season are expected to start in early December.
Early December, late January, and mid February will be the most frozen but in-between those we're expected to just have milder temperatures with lots of rain. The weather will be rather dreary but some outdoor activities will still be available. If you're up for the dampness then this will be the perfect time to see tons of waterfalls in full force.
If you need to thaw out from your chilly adventures then we highly recommend booking a cabin this season.
Whether you're needing a break between chilly floats and waterfalls or just wanting to retreat from the dreary weather completely, we recommend starting here for your cabin getaway. The Buffalo Outdoor Center has gorgeous cabins scattered all along the Buffalo National River.
We're not looking forward to this oddly mild winter but we do predict Arkansans will make the best of it.
Arkansans are certainly used to this wild weather, after all this is the state that can have all four seasons in a week! No matter if you plan to stay cozy in a cabin, weather the rain for the waterfalls, or just stubbornly enjoying your traditional outings, this winter will not dampen our spirits!
What are your thoughts on the Farmer’s Almanac predictions? Are you disappointed that we won’t be having more snow? Share with us in the comments below!
If you’d like to forget about the upcoming cold then come see the dazzling fall photos in our Facebook group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.
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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.
