The Farmers Almanac Predicts Winter 2020 In Ohio Will Have Warmer Temps And Above Average Precipitation
Now that fall is officially here, you’re probably already starting to wonder what we’re in for this winter. The Buckeye State is infamous for its unpredictable winters and this year, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is essentially predicting what most of us already know about Ohio winters—each day looks like it’s going to be a wild card. While temperatures aren’t expected to be quite as frigid as winters past, it doesn’t mean snowfall will cease or we won’t get the occasional blustery chill.
Here’s what the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts for Ohio’s 2019-2020 winter season:
In general, Ohio is in for a wild ride this winter with fluctuating temperatures, precipitation and snowfall. Like most of America, the Buckeye State is expecting a "Polar Coaster" this winter.
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Although warmer than normal temperatures are expected throughout the entire state on average, differences in snowfall amount depend on which portion of the state you're in.
Snowfall is expected to be slightly above normal in the northeast part of Ohio and "near to below normal elsewhere," according to this year's predictions.
For the Lower Lakes region, (which includes the Akron, Cleveland, Dayton, Parma and Toledo areas), "warmer than normal temperatures" are predicted, with "above normal precipitation. "
According to the Farmer's Almanac, the coldest periods are predicted to be early December and early to mid-January, from late January into early February, and in late February, while the snowiest periods are predicted to be early to mid-January, from late January into early February and late February into early March, and in late March. For more information about this region of Ohio's upcoming winter, click here.
For the Ohio Valley region, (which includes the Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Hamilton and Springfield areas), "slightly above-normal" temperatures and precipitation are predicted.
According to the Farmer's Almanac, the coldest periods are predicted to be early to mid- and late January, early February, mid- to late February, and early March, while the snowiest periods are predicted to be late November, early January, and early March. For more information about this region of Ohio's upcoming winter, click here.
Be prepared for anything this year, as predictability is the one thing we all know you simply can't expect from an Ohio winter.
April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
