The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts a “Calmer, Gentler” Winter!

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      ​Good morning.  It is COLD out 4F ( -16 C) feels like -11F ( -24C). high today of 21F ( -6C) low tonight of 16F so the temperature is warming up high tomorrow will be 32F(0C).  Starting at 8PM -tomorrow 12PM winter weather advisory.  Red alert day significant ice accumulation possible tonight and Saturday. Remember it isn’t winter yet.  I found this article about Old Farmer’s Almanac saying a calmer, gentler winter.  See how true this is. 
Australia family and friends will have 57F(14C) Cloudy conditions continuing through the morning.  Today’s temperature ranges is from 54F(12C) to 76F (24C) Remember this is Saturday Dec 14 for them now.  All we can say for them is ENJOY.  For us, stay warm, and stay safe. 

When you read what the Old Farmer’s Almanac has predicted for our winter when it comes you will smile. 
The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts a “Calmer, Gentler” Winter!
What Is the 2024–2025 Winter Forecast?
As has been true every year since 1792, the newest edition features a healthy dose of wit and wisdom, as well as the Almanac’s much-anticipated, traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts.
“This winter, temperatures will be up and snowfall down throughout most of the United States,” reports Carol Connare, the Almanac’s editor-in-chief. “While there will still be plenty of chilly temperatures and snow for most slopes, the high heating costs associated with the season shouldn’t hit so hard. We’re predicting a temperate, uneventful winter—potentially a welcome reprieve from the extremes of recent years.”
There will be exceptions, of course. Winter rainstorms will leave Florida, the Deep South, and southern California soaked. Meanwhile, heavy snowfall is expected in central and southern Appalachia, the western Ohio Valley, and the Rockies—calling all skiers and sledders!
Region 10: Heartland
The heartland of America mainly covers Iowa, Missouri, and eastern Kansas, as well as Nebraska. Cities include Des Moines, St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, and Topeka.
How Cold Will Winter Be?
Winter will be warmer than normal throughout this agricultural area. The coldest periods in the heartland will occur in late January and early and late February.
Will There Be Snow?
Precipitation and snowfall will be below normal as well. The most snow will fall when temperatures are coldest in late January as well as early and late February.
We will have to see if they are right or not.  HOPE SO.  Will we have a white Christmas? 
taken from Winter Weather Forecast 2024–2025 | The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected] 641-794-3337 cell 641-903-9365