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A Tale of Two Winters: 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast divides country 

Posted: Aug 30, 2022 / 02:03 PM EST / Updated: Aug 30, 2022 / 04:30 PM EST

The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s winter outlook is out, and it’s predicting loads of snow for some and an easy-breezy weather for others.

Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, joined us Tuesday on “Life.Style.Live!” with more on the predictions.

Will it be the best of winters or the absolute worst? Plus, inspired stories of small farms, a primer on organizing family treasures, hay fever remedies, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas and much more! 

The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac is telling “A Tale of Two Winters.” On sale everywhere Tuesday, August 30, the newest edition of North America’s most trusted Almanac predicts that this winter will split the country in two. 

“Depending on where you live, this will be the best of winters or memorable for all the wrong reasons,” reports Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. “One half of the country will deal with bone-chilling cold and loads of snow, while the other half may feel like winter never really arrives.” For 231 years, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been helping readers to prepare for the season ahead with its 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts. 

For most of the western half of the United States, The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a coming winter that’s “Wet & Mild”—one with lots of (mostly) rain and temperatures that trend upward by as much as several degrees above normal. This is in stark contrast to what’s coming for the rest of the country. 

Winter for much of the Midwest and along the East Coast is best described as “Shivery & Snowy.” The eastern half of the U.S. should brace for potentially record-breaking cold to define the season. This frigid forecast extends to the Deep South and Texas, which could see the mercury diving as much as 8 degrees F below normal! 

Freezing temperatures will also bring above-average snow totals to most areas in the eastern U.S. that typically experience snowfall. 

In addition to its much-anticipated weather forecasts, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is known for being “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.” Highlights from the 2023 Almanac include . . . 

  • Dispatches from family farms: stories from a diverse group of independent farmers taking big risks that pay off personally, in their communities, and for the environment. 
  • Gardening tips for perfect perennials and chiles for every palate. Also, gardening trends for the coming year (a sneak peek: 54% of young adults would rather go to a garden center than a night club). 
  • Festive food: delicious dishes (and family traditions) from a Ukrainian Christmas and sweet and savory winners from the Almanac’s banana recipe contest. 
  • Practical life advice: a straightforward method for organizing keepsakes and sometimes surprising home remedies to handle hay fever. 
  • Stories as only The Old Farmer’s Almanac can tell: a legendary timekeeper; an ancient grain that’s not just for the birds; a step-by-step guide to hatching chickens; and much, much more! 

The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac is available for just $7.99 wherever books and magazines are sold. Support local booksellers whenever possible! A full list of stores that carry The Old Farmer’s Almanac is available at Almanac.com/Wheretobuy. Print and digital copies of The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac are also available online at Almanac.com/Shop and on Amazon.com. 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac, with its iconic yellow cover and classic corner hole—originates from Yankee Publishing Inc., an employee-owned company in Dublin, New Hampshire. The Almanac’s editors also produce the annual Garden Guide, digital monthly magazine EXTRA!, The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids(Vol. 9 now available),and a collection of wall and desk calendars, includingThe Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner.They also produce a collection of timeless gardening titles, which include the Flower Gardener’s Handbook (released in Spring 2022) and Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook (now in its fifth printing!). 

Daily Almanac wit and wisdom are available through Almanac.com, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and the Amazon Echo and Google Home voice assistants. 

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Farmers Almanac 2023 winter
|September 11, 2022

Even as we swelter through the last stretch of summer’s “dog days,” the upcoming winter outlooks for the 2022-2023 season from the Farmers’ Almanac and The Old Farmer’s Almanac are enough to send shivers down one’s spine. 

According to the Farmers’ Almanac (in publication since 1818), states in the North-Central U.S. are forecast to experience extremely cold temperatures during mid-January — possibly as cold as 40°F below zero. 

Farmers Almanac 2023 winter
Source: FarmersAlmanac.com

Colder than average temps could dip down into the Southeast and Mid-South as well. The Southwest U.S., however, is forecast to be milder than normal. 

Precipitation-wise, the Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a stormy winter, especially for the eastern half of the country. January 2023 looks to be the stormiest for many areas including Texas and Oklahoma, where heavy snow is predicted during the first week. Conversely, a dry winter is predicted for the Southwest states, exacerbating the ongoing drought situation. 

Last year, the Farmers’ Almanac successfully predicted many of the winter storms that defined the 2021-2022 campaign, including the early-season nor’easter at the end of October, and the blizzard in the last week of April that blanketed parts of Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. 

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Similarly, early indications coming from The Old Farmer’s Almanac (in publication since 1792) are pointing to what will be a memorable winter campaign. “One half of the U.S. will be dealing with bone-chilling cold and loads of snow,” says Janice Stillman, Editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, “while the other half may feel like winter never really arrives.” 

Visit FarmersAlmanac.com and Almanac.com for more details about each publication’s extended winter forecast for 2022-2023. 

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Paul Rusnak is Senior Managing Online Editor for the U.S. Horticulture Group of Meister Media Worldwide. See all author stories here.

What kind of winter is predicted for 2023 Canada?

According to our extended forecasts, 2022-2023 will be remembered as a time to shake, shiver, and shovel—a winter season filled with plenty of snow, rain, and mush as well as some record-breaking cold temperatures!

What kind of winter will Maryland have?

They have Maryland under the 33-40% above normal category which means that we have a slightly higher chance to see a mild winter in term of our temperatures. As for precipitation, we are under an equal chances which means we have a split chance on winter either being wet or dry.

Is it going to be a cold winter in Louisiana?

November 2022 to October 2023. Winter will be colder than normal, with the coldest periods in early December and early and late January. Precipitation will be below normal, with above-normal snowfall in the north. The best chances for snow in the north will be in early to mid-January and mid-February.

What kind of winter is predicted for 2022 in Pennsylvania?

November 2022 to October 2023. Winter temperatures will be below normal, while precipitation and snowfall will be above normal. The coldest periods will be in early December, early and late January, and most of February. The snowiest periods will be in early to mid-January, late January, and late February.