Pittsburghers Should Expect Normal Cold And Snow This Winter According To The Farmers’ Almanac

While it might seem like summer just started, we’re already looking ahead to winter and what the winter forecast in Pittsburgh looks like, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. Still, we have a bit of time to enjoy the warmer temperatures and to prepare for the cold days ahead. If the Farmers’ Almanac’s forecast proves correct, we’ll be in for a pretty normal winter here in Pittsburgh.

Snow seemed to be a bit scarce last winter. In fact, Pittsburgh saw just over 38 inches of snow from October 2019 through March 2020. The city typically averages 40.3 inches each winter.

The Farmers’ Almanac predicts that temperatures will be normal for Pennsylvania this winter, and we might get a bit more snow than normal.

Before it made its annual forecast, the Farmers’ Almanac divided the United States into seven zones. Pennsylvania, the New England states, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey make up zone one.

November is expected to begin with a rush of cold, although Pittsburgh may not receive its first snowfall until around Thanksgiving. Don’t get too concerned, however, as the first significant snowfall, according to the Farmers’ Almanac, isn’t expected until the second week of December.

Unfortunately, those of us hoping for a traditional white Christmas likely won’t get our wish this year.

The Farmers’ Almanac predicts January will feature bitterly cold temperatures, although the heavy snowfall will predominately be in New York and throughout New England.

If you’re hoping for a snowstorm, keep your fingers crossed in February. Significant snowfall is expected the first week of the month.

Both snow and rain will define March while we’ll go into the first full month of spring, in April, with what the Farmers’ Almanac says will be warmer than normal temperatures.

For more information, head over to the official website of The Farmers’ Almanac. Or, go here for Facebook.

Do you agree with the winter forecast for Pittsburgh? Were you hoping for more or for less snow this winter? Let us know in the comments! Then, since we’re already starting to prep for winter, check out the 10 things no one tells you about a Pittsburgh winter.

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