The Farmers Almanac Predicts Winter 2020 In Kentucky Will Have Frozen Temperatures And Above Average Amounts Of Snow
By Andrea Limke|Published September 05, 2019
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
The weather in Kentucky is as predictable as guessing which horse will win the Derby. In fact, you probably have better odds at picking a winning race horse than you do forecasting the upcoming seasons in the Bluegrass State. However, that does not stop the Farmers’ Almanac from releasing their winter predictions for the country each and every year. The 2019-2020 forecast is now out and it looks like winter in Kentucky is going to be a crazy ride. Last year, the Almanac predicted a wet and mild winter season, but this year we are poised to experience a “Polar Coaster” as well as frozen temperatures and above average snowfall throughout the state.
Each year around this time, the Farmers' Almanac shares their predictions for the upcoming winter season.
It varies from year to year, but the big takeaway from 2020 is we can all expect to enjoy a "Polar Coaster," as temperatures will go up and down throughout the season. If you enjoy riding roller coasters at Kentucky Kingdom during the summer, maybe you'll actually enjoy winter in Kentucky this year!
The map below shows what the country can expect in terms of temperature and precipitation at the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020.
As you can tell, three words describe our upcoming winter: frigid, frozen, and snowy. If you're a big fan of Elsa from the movie Frozen, you'll love hanging out in our state this winter.
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For a more specific description of this frigid forecast, the coldest temperatures are expected to arrive at the end of January and the beginning of February.
So if you've been wanting to plan a snowy getaway to a Kentucky State Park, like Breaks Interstate Park pictured above, this may be a great opportunity. Just be sure to pack a lot of layers!
In fact, many of our state parks and natural features take on a new form of beauty in the snow and ice.
The Farmers' Almanac predicts that the eastern third of the country will have a snowy season. January is expected to be extra wild with heavy snow predicted for our half of the country from January 4-7 and again from the 12th through the 15th.
Come spring next year (which is expected to start late, unfortunately), we will have to look back at these predictions and see if there were correct, or far from reality.
And from the looks of it, we will have plenty of that this winter. But if it means magical scenery like this, we think we'll be just fine.
Only time will tell if these freezing and snowy predictions for winter in Kentucky are correct. If the Farmers’ Almanac is accurate, we are in for a lot of snow and some beautiful scenery in the Bluegrass for the beginning of 2020. Do you love winter in Kentucky? Do you believe these predictions? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
And if you’re already pumped for the winter season, be sure to check out the 10 best things to do in our state when the temperatures drop, featured in our previous article here.
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