Illinoisans Should Expect Extra Flakey Snow This Winter According To The Farmers’ Almanac
If you’re from Illinois, odds are you’ve already mastered snow, ice, and cold. Good thing, too, because the Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a future filled with frigid flakes for Plains State residents. Over the years, this guide has been the go-to, handy-dandy resource for knowing when to huddle for warmth. So, take heed when they tell you that it’s time to suit up for a cold winter defined by frequent, especially flaky snowfalls.
Flakier than usual snow means Chicagoans could be in for wetter commutes. Check the soles and seals on your boots and make sure you're planning any public transit expeditions in advance.
Safety comes first in the snow, but if you've got the right tread on your tires you don't have to stay shut in the city. On open Illinois highways, the snow sprawling out around you for miles can make you feel like you're on a frozen, alien planet. Those who live to the west should be especially cautious though; for you, the snow is expected to be even more frequent.
There's also plenty to do out in nature if you can take the chill. The ice falls at Illinois parks, like frozen French Canyon pictured above, are an inspiring sight that's worth the cold's bite.
When you do, try to remember that even the mightiest rivers freeze and focus on the season's sunny spots. The stunning, snow covered natural and urban vistas the winter brings to Illinois, like we see here in Havana.
The beauty and stillness of the season also makes even the state's most famous buildings look new and full of wonder. Here we see the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington sleeping in the snow.
Of course, it's the people you're with that make the winter what it is. The friends and family there to warm you along the way can make even the most bitter times feel like warmer climes. Like these McHenry cows, they'll stay true to keep you from turning blue.
When the Farmers’ Almanac wars Illinoisans of inclement weather, it’s important to listen. Still, furious flakes and hard freezes shouldn’t stop you from having a winter full of warmth and mirth. Don’t be a fair weather friend. This season, find something new to fall in love with your frozen state.
What’s your go to guide when you’re worrying about winter weather? What Illinois adventures don’t expire when it’s time to light the fire? We love hearing your stories and seeing your photos. Get in touch!
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Benjamin Clancy is the Illinois and Indiana writer at Only In Your State, a doctoral candidate at UNC Chapel Hill in Communication, and an artistic type who has attended the Vermont Studio Center residency in poetry writing and makes something like music as "little other." They grew up in Austin, Texas and currently live in Chicago, IL with their partner, two dogs, and a cat. Get in touch by emailing bclancy@onlyinyourstate.com.
