You May Not Like These Predictions About Connecticut’s Freezing Cold Upcoming Winter

In the August heat, winter seems about a million years away. Here's the truth: the official start of winter is just four months away. The Old Farmer's Almanac just came out with their predictions for this year. Read on to hear what's in store just four short months from now.

Stock up on hot chocolate, because the prediction is this winter will bring plenty of snow.

We can hear the skiers, boarders, and snow shoeing enthusiasts cheering already.

Depending on your preferences, you'll either want to stock up on provisions or plan a ski trip for Jan. 20 to 23, Feb. 4 to 7 and 16 to 19, and March 1 to 3 and 20 to 23. Those are the dates The Farmer's Almanac predicts heavy snowfall.

Don't worry, all of this snow doesn't mean winter will be colder than usual. Temperatures will be cold but not unusually cold.

Hopefully it's consistently cold enough for the ponds to freeze over. What would winter in New England be without pond hockey?

If you love snow sports and hygge, you're in luck. If not, bundle up and ride it out, because winter is coming whether you like it or not.

When it arrives, take your sledding game to the next level at this Connecticut resort.