Nebraskans Should Expect Extra Cold And Snow This Winter According To The Farmers Almanac
The temperatures outside may still say “summer,” but fall is right around the corner…and you know winter won’t be far behind. According to the folks behind the venerable Farmers’ Almanac, this winter is going to be rather dramatic, and every part of the country will experience a different type of weather.
Every year around this time, predictions about the coming winter start to accumulate. It's easy to see why - we just want to be prepared for whatever is coming around the bend in the coming months.
Here in Nebraska, we're smack dab in the middle of the "Cold, Above Normal Snowfall" region. According to the Almanac, what that means is normal to below-normal temperatures all winter, along with a significant amount of snowfall beginning early in the season.
Why should you believe the Farmers' Almanac predictions? The publication has offered long-range weather forecasts every year since 1818, and they're said to maintain an average of 80% to 85% accuracy.
The formula includes a ton of factors, from sunspot activity to the position of the planets to tidal activity of the moon and many more. The Almanac has been making accurate weather predictions longer than any other source.
As accurate as they may be in most years, the long-range predictions are just that: predictions. "Weather" they're right or wrong remains to be seen as the winter unfolds in the coming months.
Do you follow the Farmers’ Almanac predictions every year? Do you find them to be accurate? Share your thoughts in the comments! You can get your own copy of the Almanac right here.
As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
