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Get Ready To Bundle Up, The Farmers’ Almanac is Predicting Freezing Cold Temperatures This Winter In Kansas

Kansas is expected to experience a colder and longer winter in 2023-2024 according to the Farmers' Almanac.

Updated Aug 27, 2022

Written by 

Courtnie Erickson

Summer is almost over and fall is ready to begin. For Kansans, this means you will want to spend as much time outdoors as possible because this upcoming winter in Kansas is expected to be cold — numbingly cold. Glacially cold.  This year's Farmers' Almanac winter weather forecast predictions are in, and for fans who love the cold, you are going to be excited! For the rest of us, we better start shopping for some high-quality winter gear. Oof.

Whether we are ready or not, winter is going to be here before we know it.

Grab your coat and gloves as the Farmers' Almanac has nicknamed the 2022-2023 winter season the “Hibernation Zone.” The entire United States is expected to be cold — very, very, cold. But definitely HERE. Lucky us.

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For more than 230 years, the Farmer’s Almanac has been predicting weather conditions around the United States and has an 80% accuracy rate. However, this year, they are predicting the upcoming winter will be one of the longest and coldest they’ve seen in years.

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For us in Kansas, Farmers' Almanac is predicting that we will have more than our fair share of cold and flaky weather this winter.

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In January, prepapre yourself for several storms that will bring large amounts of precipitation. Make sure you have your snow shovels ready!

In February, you can expect much milder weather, but don’t get too cozy as winter isn’t over yet (is it ever?).

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It is predicted that we will see typical precipitation in March, but as the storms roll in, they’ll be big ones. It sounds like spring is going to be a welcomed sight!

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March should go out like a lion, and bring in a lovely spring.

What do you think about the Farmers' Almanac predictions for this upcoming winter? Let us know in the comments!

If you want even more information about the Farmers' Almanac and its upcoming predictions, check out the official Farmer's Almanac Extended Weather Forecast for 2023. Plus, before winter arrives, make sure to head out on a beautiful fall day trip in Kansas. Here are 11 of the most beautiful fall destinations in Kansas that you should add to your bucket list ASAP!

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Nature|Forests

Here Are The Best Times And Places To View Kansas’s Fall Foliage In 2024

Updated Sep 4, 2024

Written by 

Lisa Sammons

Fall in Kansas is such a wonderfully special time. The menus are full of pumpkin spice everything, it seems like there's a great fall festival being held just about every weekend, and the crisp autumn air feels so much more comfortable than the humid days of summer.

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As soon as the season starts to change, many of us start to wonder "When do leaves change color in Kansas?" Those of you with foliage on the brain will be glad to know that we have a Kansas fall foliage map 2024 from Smoky Mountains that makes timing your leaf peeping just a little bit easier. If you're planning a fall foliage road trip in Kansas, you'll definitely want to check out this interactive map.

Of course, the one predictable thing about Kansas weather is that it's unpredictable. There's no sure answer to "When do leaves change in Kansas?" but even so, this fall foliage predictor uses past history and weather to try to give a good estimate.

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More specifically, SmokyMountains.com utilizes a refined data model that depends on a combination of factors, including historical temperature and precipitation, forecast temperature and precipitation, the type of tree known to be prominent in that geographic region, the historical trends in that area, and user data. It's not an exact science, but this method yields a rather impressive track record in terms of accurately predicting when the leaves will change across the US!

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Kansas's northern half tends to be at peak colors about a week or so before the southern half, so keep that in mind if you're planning a trip. And take note: by the beginning of November, nearly all of autumn's beautiful hues will be gone.

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It's so easy to take this annual sight for granted, but it's such a magical occurrence that you won't want to miss out on.

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Where's your favorite spot for catching fall foliage in Kansas? Share your leaf-peeping places in the comments!

Check out the full Kansas fall foliage map 2024 at the Smoky Mountains website.

I absolutely love lacing up my hiking boots and hitting the trails when fall hits. There's nothing better than enjoying the brilliant scenery and cool weather. If you are also a fan of fall hiking in Kansas, consider signing up for a free trial of Alltrails+. You'll get to enjoy benefits like downloadable trail maps and more.

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The Northern Lights Might Be Visible From Kansas This Year

Published Jan 16, 2024

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Lisa Sammons

The northern lights are typically thought of as a phenomenon only seen in exotic locales like extreme northerly spots such as Norway and Alaska, but they are occasionally visible within the continental U.S., too. This year, there's an increased chance that you just might be able to see the northern lights in Kansas. Those in the know are already well-aware that there are some wonderful opportunities for stargazing in Kansas - all that rural land and lack of city lights is just perfect for admiring the constellations! Looking up at the night sky might be a little more special this year, though, if you happen to catch the northern lights in Kansas.

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The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are one of the night sky's most famous spectacles.

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The phemenon is colorful waves of light caused by energized particles from the sun hitting Earth's atmosphere that are then deflected by Earth's magnetic field.

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A wide array of colors are possible to be seen during a northern lights show. This is because the colors are caused by different molecules within the Earth's atmosphere.

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An increase in geomagnetic storms causes more solar wind, which leads to a higher-than-average number of occurrences of the northern lights.

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In 2024, the sun will be at "solar maximum," which is the peak point of the recurring solar cycle.

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This will cause the area of activity in which the auroras are visible to move farther south than normal, meaning there's a chance we could see the northern lights in Kansas.

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Your best bet for spotting aurora borealis in Kansas is around the equinoxes in March and October. Northern Kansas is most likely to catch a glimpse, and you'll want to make sure you're away from big cities and in an area with no light pollution.

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Sheridan Wildlife Area in Quinter is always one of our favorite spots for stargazing. Lovewell State Park near Webber is another good bet thanks to its location and relatively remote area.

Have you ever seen the northern lights in person? While you don't need a telescope or binoculars for this particular phenomenon, these are great to own if you love stargazing in Kansas.

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