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Farmers’ Almanac predicts a cold and snowy 2025-2026 winter in New England
“Frequent snowstorms in New England should keep snow lovers happy."
Warm summer days may still be ahead of us, but the Farmers’ Almanac is already looking ahead to the cold, making its predictions for the 2025-2026 winter season.
The Maine-based publication released its forecast for the upcoming season on Monday, predicting “dramatic swings and widespread wintry weather” and warning that New Englanders should expect a cold, snow-filled winter.
According to the Almanac, New England will be among the areas of the country to see the coldest temperatures during the winter season, along with the Northern Plains and Great Lakes.
Residents from Minnesota to Maine can brace for “consistent cold snaps,” the publication said.
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“Frequent snowstorms in New England should keep snow lovers happy,” the Almanac predicts. “Areas up and down the Atlantic Coast will see significant rain, mixing with snow from time to time.”
Overall, the publication is warning that the season will shape up to be a “wild ride,” urging residents across the country to “get ready to ‘chill, snow, repeat.’”
“A significant cold snap in mid-January will keep most shivering,” the Almanac wrote of the season. “Winter’s wrath continues with another pronounced cold spell predicted for mid-February.”
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The Farmers’ Almanac has said it bases its forecasts on mathematical and astronomical formulas. But, local meteorologists advise readers shouldn’t put much stock in the publication’s forecasts, arguing that accurate seasonal outlooks require “a lot more research” and a basis in climatology.
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