Although it may seem unreal, winter is almost here, and the Farmers Almanac has prepared its winter weather forecast.
What would Alabama’s winter of 2025–2026 bring?
The Winter Solstice, which this year falls on Sunday, December 21, marks the start of astronomical winter, although meteorological winter begins on December 1.
Because of the quantity of daylight, it is also occasionally referred to as the shortest day of the year.
Chill, Snow, Repeat is the theme for this winter’s forecast for the United States according to the Farmers Almanac (not to be confused with the Old Farmer’s Almanac).
Forecasters for the Almanac predict that portions of the United States will experience all of the winter precipitation this year.
According to the Almanac, the northern U.S. could see snow as early as this fall, with the typical coldest areas being the New England and Northern Plains.
However, according to the Almanac, regions in the northwest, including Washington and Idaho, may also have a colder-than-normal winter.
Significant cold snaps are also anticipated by forecasters in mid-January and mid-February, as well as around the holidays in December.
The Almanac says there won’t be any blizzards in Alabama or the Southeast.
The Almanac forecast predicts average temperatures with a lot of rainy spells in the Southeast.
According to the Almanac, people in Tennessee and the Appalachians might experience some snowfall.
How are the predictions made by the Almanac?
The authors say their predictions are based on solar activity, the orbit of the Moon, and other links between celestial events, but the formula, which dates back to 1818, is kept a secret.
WHAT ABOUT OTHER FORECASTS?
NOAA usually releases a winter weather outlook later in the fall, but it’s too early for other forecasters to make any predictions.
Meteorologists will be examining how La Nina might affect the weather this winter.
According to the Climate Prediction Center’s most recent diagnostic discussion, the likelihood of La Nina conditions developing later this fall and into the winter is growing.
Although every La Nina is unique, most of Alabama experiences warmer, drier winter weather during these periods:
Visit this link to learn more about the Farmers Almanac forecast.
