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This winter 2025-26 forecast first appeared on Farmers’ Almanac.
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has provided an extended weather forecast that helps people plan ahead, and it just dropped its highly anticipated winter 2025-26 forecast. Check out what winter has in store for you next season in the forecast below.
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Farmers’ Almanac winter 2025-26 forecast calls for a season of dramatic swings and widespread wintry weather. Dubbed “Chill, Snow, Repeat,” this winter’s outlook suggests a memorable winter from coast to coast, featuring some cold temperatures, frequent snowfalls, and plenty of surprises for every region. Here is your extended winter storm weather forecast with 2025-26 weather predictions.
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Cold Fronts Take Center Stage: According to the Farmers’ Almanac’s time-tested prediction formula—refined over more than 200 years and factoring in everything from sunspots to lunar cycles—the coldest blasts will target the Northern Plains, Great Lakes, and New England. Residents from Minnesota to Maine are warned to brace for consistent cold snaps, with mid-January and mid-February both set for especially bitter temperatures. The Northwest, including Washington and Idaho, should also prepare for a deep winter’s chill.
Snow Lovers Rejoice in the Northeast and Midwest: If you’re craving a classic winter wonderland, this is your year. New England and the Great Lakes are forecast to see frequent snowstorms, with the Pacific Northwest’s mountains also in for a powdery treat. The Mid-Atlantic, especially mountainous areas should keep those shovels handy—periodic heavy snow is in the cards.
Rain and Wet Weather Dominate the South and West: The “Chill, Snow, Repeat” pattern isn’t all about flakes. The Southeast, South Central, and Southwest are in for a wetter-than-normal winter, with Texas and neighboring states facing multiple cold rain events and occasional freezing precipitation. While snow will be limited in these regions, the threat of icy conditions and winter storms remains real. Across the Southeast, expect average temperatures but plenty of wet spells, with the Appalachian north likely to see some snow.
Chill, Snow, Repeat
The season officially begins with the winter solstice on December 21, 2025, but the cold and snow might make an appearance as early as September in some areas of the country. Check out the Farmers’ Almanac’s Fall 2025 Weather Forecast. A cold snap may keep the December holidays in a winter chill.
The season’s coldest temperatures will be found from the Northern Plains to New England. The Northwest should also prepare for a cold winter, especially in Idaho and Washington.
A significant cold snap in mid-January will keep most shivering. Winter’s wrath continues with another pronounced cold spell predicted for mid-February.
When Will It Snow?
Frequent snowstorms in New England should keep snow lovers happy. Areas up and down the Atlantic Coast will see significant rain, mixing with snow from time to time. The Mid-Atlantic region is forecast to see some decent snow, especially for areas in the mountains.
The Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and North Central states are set for a classic winter wonderland, while the Pacific Northwest mountains are gearing up for some impressive snowfall totals.
Winter in the Southeast will see average temperatures with many wet periods. Northern portions, particularly in the Appalachian regions, may see occasional snow events.
Texas and the Southern Plains (western Kansas, Oklahoma, and portions of Nebraska and New Mexico) are on tap for a wetter-than-average winter with periodic cold snaps. While snow will be limited, the region may face several cold rain events and occasional freezing precipitation, particularly in northern areas.
A wet winter is also predicted in the Southwest with near-average temperatures.
Farmers’ Almanac Weather Formula
These forecasts are created using a tried-and-true formula that adapts to the mysteries of nature and the ever-changing world in which we live. Its founding editor developed the basis of its prediction method according to correlations between celestial events, and various meteorological conditions.
Today, this formula uses the original rules set forth back in 1818, but also accounts for fluctuations in the environment on Earth, as well as solar activity (sunspots), the motion of the Moon, and other proprietary factors.
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