Posted in Ohio August 31, 2020 by

The Farmers’ Almanac Predicts A Cold And Snowy Winter For Ohio, Because 2020

Ohioans probably won’t be surprised to learn that the Farmers’ Almanac predicts a cold and snowy winter for the Buckeye State this year. Considering all the challenges of the year 2020 so far, this one (almost) seems fitting. If you believe in the accuracy of the Farmers’ Almanac, get ready to hunker down for a cold and somewhat snowier season than usual for the winter of 2020-2021 in Ohio.

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Right now, your mind is probably on all things fall, crisp and colorful—and understandably so. Autumn is arguably the most magical time of the year in Ohio.
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It won't be long until our rolling hills, state forests and country roads are ablaze with red, orange and yellow hues. <3
But you likely also have the long, gray winter season looming in the back of your mind somewhere. This year, the Farmers' Almanac predicts a cold and "very flaky" winter season for Ohio.
Farmers' Almanac
For more information about the long-range forecast for the country as a whole, visit the Farmers' Almanac website.
For the southern half of Ohio, this might mean frequent snow days and snow-covered hills and valleys—a fairly rare occurrence throughout the winter season.
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To view a long range weather forecast for the next couple months in the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley & Midwest region, click here.
For the northern half of the state, icy streets, snow plows and bone-chilling winds are nothing new.
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For a list of other amusing differences between northern and southern Ohio, check out our previous article: 8 Undeniable Differences Between The Northern And Southern Parts Of Ohio.
Of course, the possibility of more snow just means our hiking trails will be even more beautiful this year.
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Check out this list for some great Ohio trails and winter hiking inspiration.
Whatever comes our way this winter, let's just be thankful that while the cold and snow can be inconvenient and somewhat dangerous, it can can also be undeniably beautiful.
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What do you think about these predictions? Are you looking forward to this winter? Share your thoughts with us!

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