WILL IT BE A SNOWY WINTER?
In the Lower Lakes (Syracuse west along the Great Lakes to Chicago and Milwaukee, most of Michigan, south to Indianapolis), snowfall will be below normal in most areas, with precipitation near normal. The snowiest periods in early and mid-December, mid- to late-February, and early to mid-March.
WILL WE HAVE AN ESPECIALLY COLD WINTER?
Winter temperatures will be much warmer than a normal winter, on average, despite cold periods in the early part of the season (December and January).
WILL IT BE A SNOWY WINTER?
In the Upper Midwest (Minnesota and Wisconsin and northern Michigan), snowfall will be above normal. In the eastern Dakotas, snowfall will be below normal. The snowiest periods will be in late December, early and late January, late February, and early March.
WILL WE HAVE AN ESPECIALLY COLD WINTER?
Winter temperatures will be warmer than what’s average in this region. However, the coldest periods will come in December as well as late January and late February.
The Northeast
WILL IT BE A SNOWY WINTER?
“It’s Snow Time!” Get excited, folks in the Northeast! We can’t spill the beans on the entire forecast, but snow lovers should be very excited!
WILL WE HAVE AN ESPECIALLY COLD WINTER?
Cold is to be expected during winter, but this coming one will be colder than normal in the northern part of the region and not quite so cold in the south.
The Atlantic Corridor
WILL IT BE A SNOWY WINTER?
“Sheets of sleet!” The prediction for the coastline extending from Boston to Richmond is mostly below-normal snowfall, with precipitation at near-normal levels.
WILL IT BE ESPECIALLY COLD?
Winter temperatures will be above normal, on average, which means some typically-chilly winter rainy periods.
Ohio Valley
WILL IT BE A SNOWY WINTER?
In the Ohio Valley (Pittsburgh; Southern Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; Kentucky, West Virginia), snowfall and precipitation will be below normal in most areas. The snowiest periods will be early and mid-December and early to mid-March.
WILL WE HAVE AN ESPECIALLY COLD WINTER?
Winter temperatures will be much warmer than what’s typical, despite some cold periods in early and mid-December, from late December into early January, and in late January.
The Heartland
WILL IT BE A SNOWY WINTER?
In the Heartland (Western Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Eastern Nebraska and Kansas), snowfall will be below normal in most places with precipitation below normal, whether rain or snow.
WILL WE HAVE AN ESPECIALLY COLD WINTER?
Expect a mild winter! Winter temperatures will be well above normal, on average.
The Deep South
WILL IT BE A SNOWY WINTER?
In the Deep South (Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee), rainfall will be below normal, with the best threats for snow in the north of this region in late December and late January.
WILL IT BE ESPECIALLY COLD?
Winter temperatures will be warmer than normal, on average, especially across the northern parts of the region. The coldest periods will be in early and mid-December and in January.
Appalachians through Southeast
WILL IT BE A SNOWY WINTER?
For the Appalachians and Southeast regions (most of the Carolinas and Georgia), snowfall will be generally below normal. Precipitation will be above normal in the north and below normal in the south.
WILL WE HAVE AN ESPECIALLY COLD WINTER?
Winter will be warmer than normal, on average, with the coolest periods in mid- and late December and throughout January.
Florida
WILL IT BE A SNOWY WINTER?
Not surprisingly, no! In fact, winter will be drier than normal with less precipitation.
WILL IT BE ESPECIALLY COLD?
Winter will be milder than normal, even for Florida, with the coldest temperatures in mid-December, early January, and early February.
Taken from https://www.almanac.com/winter-extended-forecast-farmers-almanac
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse Dougherty, Iowa beckmall@netins.net 641-794-3337 cell 641-903-9365