It's Going to Be a Very Wet and Snowy Winter—See the Farmers' Almanac Forecast Map Here

Although the dog days of summer are still in full swing, winter weather will be here before you know it. To help you prepare for the chilly months ahead, the Farmers' Almanac just released its 2024-2025 extended winter weather forecast. And it looks like it's going to be a wet and snowy one.

While the beginning of winter (late December) is expected to get off to a chilly start, the coldest outbreak of the season will likely occur during the final week of January into the beginning of February. During this time, Arctic air will bring a dip in temperatures to most of the country.

The Northern Plains to the Great Lakes region can expect to bear the brunt of this cold front, but areas east of the Rockies into the Appalachians may also experience many periods of cold weather. As the cold air moves across the Great Lakes, the Farmers' Almanac predicts heavy snow showers and snow squalls will bring snow to the east of the Lakes.

However, it's not all snow storms for the U.S. New England and the Northeast will experience above-normal amounts of winter rain and above-normal temperatures. It may still snow in mountainous terrains in these areas, but sleet and rain will be more common near the coast.

People living in Texas, the Southern Plains, and across the Southeast and Atlantic coast should expect warmish weather this winter. The Southeast is expected to see average winter temperatures, while it will be unseasonably cold and wet in the Pacific Northwest.

During the final weeks of January, a majority of the eastern half of the country may experience heavy precipitation and strong winds. From January 20 to 27, the Farmers' Almanac says to expect an influx of snow, rain, sleet, and ice.