You’ll Be Pleased To Hear That Missouri’s Upcoming Winter Is Supposed To Be More Mild Than Last Year’s
Summer isn’t quite over but these cooler temperatures have gotten a lot of people to start thinking about the upcoming seasons. Winter seems far away now but colder temperatures are just around the corner. Winter predictions for 2018-2019 have been released by the Old Farmer’s Almanac and we think you’re going to like what they have to say about Missouri. Know for having wild weather, we typically get a little bit of everything here in the Show Me State and sometimes we get a bit of everything all in one day. However, if you’re hoping to avoid the polar vortex this winter – you’re in luck! Check out what the Old Farmer’s Almanac says we have in-store for us this winter.
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Last year's winter had days of extremely cold temperatures. The lowest recorded temperature in Missouri was -2. However, this year the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts warmer temperatures.
However, that doesn't mean you should put away your snow shovels. While we likely won't have single digit days, there will still be some snowy weather this winter.
This year's winter weather patterns are being influenced by El Niño. Most of the country will see warmer weather this winter, but the southwest will finally see cooler temperatures.
Although there may not be leaves on the trees, it will still be a great time to head outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. Take advantage of the mild winter and walk the trails in some of Missouri's best parks.
Best of all, there is a good chance that this year could bring a white Christmas! Keep your fingers crossed for at least one snow day, but relish in the idea of warmer temperatures overall this winter in Missouri.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac claims an 80% success rate with these forecasts, so we’ll see whether they’re right or if we fall in the 20% and end up with frigid winter days. What do you think about these predictions? Would you prefer a forecast without snow or do you love a white winter? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
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