You Might Not Like These Predictions About New Mexico’s Damp And Cold Upcoming Winter
If you’ve lived in the Southwest for any period of time, you’re probably not too afraid of winter weather. We’ve heard horror stories from our friends in the North about extreme cold and blizzards that are seemingly unending. Winter in the Land of Enchantment might be worse than outsiders think (we do get snow, after all) but this year is predicted to be less than ideal. Thanks to the long-form forecast, Farmer’s Almanac, we can take a look into the future and see what the new seasons might bring. Unfortunately, the Southwest takes the brunt of Mother Nature this year with damp and cold temperatures throughout New Mexico.
The 2018-19 Winter Farmer's Almanac has been released, and unfortunately, New Mexicans might not be happy about this year's winter weather predictions.
Farmer's Almanac uses a top secret formula with many complex mathematical and astronomical formulas and many other factors taken into account to best predict long-term forecasts. Some aspects include sunspot activity, tidal movements, the ways the planets are aligned, and even the moon.
Despite popular and often unfounded belief, New Mexico can get quite cold in the winter - and even snow, especially in the mountains. That being said, we often have a more mild winter than the rest of the country.
This year, most of the nation is predicted to have a warmer summer except the Southwest. New Mexico can expect more precipitation and colder temperatures than average. If you're not ready for temperatures to drop, now is the time to prepare.
With the predictions in, New Mexicans can prepare to bundle up and brace for rain and snow. It might be colder than normal this winter, but at least our state is just as beautiful beneath a layer of fresh powder, or during the storms.
What are your thoughts on these upcoming winter predictions? Do you follow the Old Farmer’s Almanac? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments section.
E Jamar is a published writer based in Milwaukee, WI. Despite being a Midwesterner at heart, you can often find them trekking throughout the states and discovering new hidden gems. When they're not traveling, you can find them discussing disability issues, cuddling their pug puppy, and checking out new local spots.
