Posted in Mississippi September 23, 2019 by

The Farmers Almanac Predicts Winter 2020 In Mississippi Will Have Brisk Temps And Above Average Amounts Of Rain

The Farmers’ Almanac recently released its weather predictions for winter 2020. And while mild winters are the norm in Mississippi, it looks like this one will be one of the warmest. It’s also likely to be one of the wettest. Read on to learn more about what you can expect this winter.

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According to the Farmers' Almanac, this winter will be pretty brutal… for most of the nation. Mississippi, on the other hand, can expect brisk, above-normal temperatures, so don’t go pulling out that winter wardrobe just yet.
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A white Christmas isn’t common in Mississippi, but it does happen from time to time – however, it won’t be happening this year.
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While the rest of the country is dealing with frigid temperatures and above-normal snow and sleet, the Gulf Coast, along with Florida and Texas will be enjoying pleasant temps.
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But warmer temps aren’t all the season will bring. The Magnolia State is also slated to get lots of rainfall this winter.
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In fact, the almanac predicts that the Deep South will be saturated by what seems like never-ending rain.
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The brutal winter experienced by the rest of the nation means a delayed spring. It also means an exceptionally hot summer.
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Not thrilled about these predictions? Then you won’t be too pleased to hear that the Farmers' Almanac’s predictions are accurate 80% - 85% of the time.
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Want to check out the Farmers’ Almanac forecast for yourself? Click here.

So, are you happy about these predictions? Or were you hoping for a white Christmas? Tell us in the comments section.