Farmers' Almanac revealed its winter 2022 predictions, and it's not looking good

A colder-than-usual winter is expected to arrive much sooner, Overall, the Farmers'Almanac predicts a snow-heavy winter across the nation. Those in highest cold-weather peril will find themselves in the middle of an active storm track that is predicted to run from the western Gulf of Mexico all the way to the northeast, across the Virginias and touching upon New York state and New England, all areas that are used to bracing for the coldest winter across the country.

States positioned to the south of the predicted storm track shouldn't expect a mild winter, though. The outlet warns of chilly temperatures, wintry mixes of snow, sleet and ice, and pretty frequent storms. Moving north to the central states, residents can hope for a white Christmas as the area is scheduled to receive plenty of snow. South central states, though, will likely see the harshest weather by early January. The Southwest sets itself apart from the rest of the country as the Farmers' Almanac predicts a less-than-normal amount of precipitation throughout the winter season.

Farmers' Almanac revealed its winter 2022 predictions, and it's not looking good (msn.com)

 

We're due for one. I think I have had for sure two maybe three mild winters in a row.

 

The hummingbirds left about a week or so before they usually do. Not sure if that's a sign of things to come.

 

They are all refueling here!

 

I was getting a lot of hits on my nectar feeders about a month ago. 2 weeks ago it stilled to nearly nothing. For the last week or so each day is different. Now, I'm pretty sure last month I had two pairs (or a pair and their offspring) and now I'm down to 1 pair.

But, there for about a week, yellow jackets started trying to hit the feeders (they get nothing, but they are attracted by the color) and I watched a bird veering off multiple times because of that. I've had a lot of late summer/fall bloomers in the last week (turtleheads, autumn sweet clematis New England asters), so they may not need to hit the feeder as hard. Also, I just realized I set up a bird bath about 3 weeks ago, so coming to the nectar feeders may have had more to do with hydration than feeding (we've been in drought most of the summer).

 

The Ojibwa on the Reservation I worked on had a lot of sayings and signs to predict the coming winter, but my favorite was: “You can tell how cold the winter will be by the size of white man’s woodpile.”

 

I hope we get at least a couple good storms this winter. I actually enjoy it when a blizzard hits, especially if I can't make it into work My snow blower barely got used last winter. There were plenty of cold snaps but very little snow accumulation.

 

Not good news for the southwest of the US. They need wetter than normal not drier.

 

Being retired, don't really care much but I've found that what the Almanac says and what it actually is, is usually the opposite. I don't plan on going out in any snowstorm and my new renters next door, he owns a plow truck so the tractor plow and blower stay in the barn this winter. Got plenty of wood pellets and corn and propane tanks are full.

Bring it on...

 

There is 2 different farmers Almanacs, they both usually say opposite things. They are great at giving a vague but true forecast such as it will snow in January and be cold. Goes ever more the same when they break it down to weeks. First week of January a chance of snow. Second week cold with a chance of snow. I’ve read them before and mostly a bunch of nonsense and useless trivia.

 

Interesting. Hummers are out in full force around here still. They are all typically gone by October 1st.

I'm ready for a nasty winter. Got plenty of nicely dried firewood. I am not impressed with the tires on my truck, as they are harder rubber now, but there's plenty of tread on them, despite being more of a highway tread. My short work commute makes it much less of an issue. I'll put new tires on it at some point.

 

Regional Winter Predictions


Region 1: Northeast
Winter temperatures will be above normal in the north and below normal in the south. The coldest periods will be in early and late January and late February. Precipitation will be above normal. Snowfall will be below normal in the north and above normal in the south, with the snowiest periods in early to mid-December and the first half of January.



Region 2: Atlantic Corridor
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.


Region 3: Appalachians
Winter will be colder than normal, with near-normal precipitation and above-normal snowfall. The coldest periods will be early December, late January, and mid- to late February. The snowiest periods will be in early and late January and in February in the south.


Region 6: Lower Lakes
Winter will be colder than normal, with the coldest temperatures in early December and late January to mid-February. Both precipitation and snowfall will be above normal. The snowiest periods will be in late November to early December and early to mid-January.


Region 7: Ohio Valley
Winter will be colder than normal, with below-normal precipitation but above-normal snowfall. The coldest periods will occur in early and mid-December, early and late January, and much of February, with the snowiest periods throughout January and in late February and early March.


Region 8: Deep South
Winter will be colder than normal, with the coldest periods in early December and early and late January. Precipitation will be below normal, with abovenormal snowfall in the north. The best chances for snow in the north will be in early to mid-January and mid-February.


Region 9: Upper Midwest
Winter temperatures will be below normal, with the coldest periods in late November, early December, early and late January, and mid-February. Precipitation and snowfall will be below normal in the east and above normal in the west. The snowiest periods will be in late November, early and late December, and early and late March.


Region 10: Heartland
Winter will be colder than normal, on average, with the coldest periods in late November, early December, early to mid-January, and mid- to late February. Precipitation and snowfall will be above average in the east and below average in the west. The snowiest periods will be in late November, early to mid-January, and February.


Region 11: Texas-Oklahoma
Winter will be colder than normal, with the coldest periods in early to mid-January and early to mid-February. Precipitation will be below average, but snowfall will be above average in the north, with the best chances for snow in mid- to late January and early February.

 

cut from the same cloth we are.!
hopping for the big one here too!

 

Hope we get totally snowed in for a week or more. Gives me ample time to snuggle up to my wife (if she will let me that is). We stock enough food and drink to go a month or more without ever leaving the house.

Good with that anyway as I really don't like people much.

 

That is me and I'm 100% good with the forecast. Probably won't happen but is if does, the cuddle factor kicks in as well as reading some good books.

 

One La Niña snow total forecast:

I bought a new snowblower, so way below average is appropriate.

 

yep. I will be retired. My wife will have a job with unlimited days off. Have my new big generator, so looking forward to a big snow.

 

I'm in trouble if I can't make it in to work because of snow (I WFH).