You May Not Like These Predictions About Wisconsin’s Wild Upcoming Winter

The new Farmer's Almanac predictions were just released and it seems like were in for a bit of a wild ride here in Wisconsin this winter. The good news is, everywhere across the state is expected to get warmer than normal temperatures this winter. You can imagine that the bad news involves the white fluffy stuff. Predictions for different parts of the state fluctuate quite a bit, meaning we could be in for a wild winter in Wisconsin.

The state is roughly cut into three different sections for these predictions and each area is getting different weather. Most of the state's predictions are tied the Upper Midwest - Minnesota, the UP and bits of the Dakotas. There's a line that cuts roughly from LaCrosse over to Manitowoc and everything above that is one category. The southern part of the state is divided roughly down from Wautoma, with the western part getting lumped in with the Heartland and the eastern part joining the lower lakes area.

This is pretty much the standard look we Wisconsinites expect to have all winter, but the Farmer's Almanac says we might not need to get so cozy in the coming winter months.

Folks in the northern part of the state might have the best outlook, depending on what you're looking for in a winter. They can expect a warmer than normal winter overall, but cooler than normal temperatures in November and December. The mild winter will likely go on a bit longer than we'd like, though, with cool temperatures lasting into April. Lakes Michigan and Superior and going to keep you insulated and not drop temps as much, which could affect your weather in totally unknown ways.

Expect heavier snowfall in December and March and know that there's a call for a lot of precipitation in April and there's no promising that isn't snow instead of rain.

Sorry southwestern part of the state, but you folks have the worst outlook. Expect much colder temperatures in November and December but a warmer than normal January.

You're also looking at above average precipitation in a spike in April. Keep your fingers crossed those are April showers, not April snow showers.

Folks in the southeastern part of the state will benefit from the thermal protection of Lake Michigan. With higher than normal temperatures, the Lake probably won't freeze over and that warmer water will have an affect on the temperatures in the area. November is the only month predicted to be below normal temperature-wise and both January and March show a possibility for much warmer-than-normal temps.

The full-year forecast is showing the southeast part of the state way down in the precipitation column, with only November and March looking to be particularly snowy.

In the end, it's just the Farmer's Almanac prediction, but there's usually plenty of truth in these forecasts. Folks looking to enjoy some winter activities up north might be looking elsewhere for frozen lakes and snow on the ground.

What do you think? Are you happy with these predictions, or not? If we do indeed get more snow, as good Wisconsinites we'll just head out to toboggan, build old school ice castles, and play!