Posted in New York August 20, 2017 by

You’re Going To Love These Predictions About New York’s Mild Upcoming Winter

If you were living in New York during this time last year, you might remember what it was like to get the upsetting news from the Farmers’ Almanac that their winter predictions for New York looked troublesome. But what if I were to tell you that it looks like our residents won’t have to worry too much about the upcoming cold weather that’s headed our way?

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Releasing their predictions every year, The Old Farmer's Almanac has come out with their weather forecast for the 2017-2018 season.
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According to the 200-year old formula, areas from the Great Lakes out to the Northeast are predicted to be cold and snowier than normal.
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But don't let that get you discouraged! Most individual areas of New York have weather predictions that you can deal with.
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Part of the Appalachians Regions in New York - Auburn, Binghamton, Elmira, Ithaca and Syracuse are predicted to have a warmer than normal winter coming.
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That's right! The Farmer's Almanac has reported that the precipitation levels are expected to be above average, but that these areas will experience below normal snowfall. The coldest periods for these cities will be late December, early and mid January and early and mid February. And the snowiest periods? mid to late November, early and mid to late January and mid March.
Those who are living out in Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Rochester and Tonawanda AKA the Lower Lakes Region can expect to also experience a warmer winter.
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Predictions for these areas state that we'll receive precipitation that's slightly above average and a winter that's warmer than usual. Residents can also expect the coldest periods to be early to mid December, early January and mid February.
Known for having roughly 80% accuracy, do you think our upcoming winter will truly be warmer than usual?
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It's hard to imagine a winter in New York without crazy storms and tons of fresh powder. Also to be noted is that the Farmer's Almanac has predicted that areas along the Atlantic Seaboard can expect heavy precipitation on the following dates: January 20-23, February 4-7 and 16-19, March 1-3 and 20-23.

To find out more about The Old Farmer's Almanac's predictions, click here.

How is it to hear about these winter weather predictions? Do you enjoy having a winter where New York’s covered in white snowy blankets or do you hope to have a warmer season? Share your thoughts with us in our comments section!