What will winter be like this year?
(TNS) — Ah, summer — the temperatures are up (or were, anyway); the motivation to work is down; and the majority of people are doing their best to ignore the Christmas stuff that’s already being sold in stores with every fiber of their being.
That being said — and considering the fact that August is practically over — here’s what the 2025-26 winter forecast is for Pennsylvania.
Indeed, the Farmer’s Almanac — not too long after the Old Farmer’s Almanac released their fall forecast — recently released the winter forecast for all over the United States.
As for as Pennsylvania goes, the majority of the state will experience a winter that’s “cold” and “snow-filled.” Other parts will be “very cold” and “snowy.”
“Frequent snowstorms in New England should keep snow lovers happy,” the almanac reads. “Areas up and down the Atlantic Coast will see significant rain, mixing with now from time-to-time.
“The Mid-Atlantic region is forecast to see some decent snow, especially for areas in the mountains. The Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and North Central states are set for a classic winter wonderland, while the Pacific Northwest mountains are gearing up for some impressive snowfall totals.”
The Farmer’s Almanac also predicts there will be a “significant cold snap in mid-January [that] will keep most shivering.” Another one is expected in February, with Northwestern states — particularly Idaho and Washington — experiencing the coldest weather.
The winter solstice is December 21. For now — summer still abounds for a little over a month (thank goodness).