You May Not Like These Predictions About The Positively Frigid Upcoming Winter In Kansas

As summer comes to an end, we turn our heads toward the upcoming winter in Kansas. The Old Farmer's Almanac has just released their upcoming 2016-2017 winter weather predictions and you're likely going to be unhappy with what's in store for the Sunflower State.

The Almanac's predictions include frigid cold temperatures for all of Kansas.

Look for this winter to be colder than last. The coldest months will be December, January and February.

January temps in Kansas average 42 degrees for the high and 15 for the low, according to Climate Data.

Expect those numbers to plummet in the coming winter. Just how far? Only time will tell.

With these photos of snow you may be wondering about snowfall amounts in the coming winter.

The good news is the Old Farmer's Almanac has predicted an average amount of snowfall.

It's not great news, but it's better than hearing we can expect MORE snow in Kansas, right?

The highest average amount of snow here is accumulated in the northern regions of the state. According to Climate Data that amount is 29 inches per year.

IN SUMMARY: Colder temps with an average amount of precipitation are in store for Kansas in the upcoming 2017 winter season.

Colder temps, especially in the southern regions, mean more opportunities are ahead for the dreaded ICE to appear, making for harsher driving conditions.

The Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting the weather in its annual publication for 225 years.

It say its track record for accuracy is 80 percent. That's enough for us.

You can get your very own copy of the 2017 Old Farmer's Almanac here, starting at $6.99.