Spotlight WEATHER Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region Brandi D. Addison USA TODAY NETWORK Aug 14, 2026 6 hrs ago 0 × USA Today - News The winter months will be wet, turbulent and cold, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Here's what else this winter could bring. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 7 Day Forecast Friday 74° / 70° Saturday 82° / 66° Sunday 79° / 58° Monday 82° / 67° Tuesday 80° / 63° Wednesday 75° / 52° Thursday 75° / 57° As summer heat continues across much of the country, many people are already wondering what kind of winter is ahead.kAm%96 u2C>6CD’ p=>2?24 C6=62D65 :ED a_ae\a_af H:?E6C H62E96C 7@C642DE[ @776C:?8 2 =@@< 2E H92E E6>A6C2EFC6D[ DE@C>D 2?5 AC64:A:E2E:@? 4@F=5 =@@< =:<6 24C@DD E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D]k^AmkAmQ$?@H[ D=66E[ 2?5 DFCAC:D6DQ 4@F=5 567:?6 E96 H:?E6C D62D@?[ :E D2:5]k^Am Farmers’ Almanac k9amu@C642DE 3J C68:@?k^9am kAmkDEC@?8m$@FE9ik^DEC@?8m p? 24E:G6 D@FE96C? 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El Niño, Polar Vortex: What Old Farmer's Almanac says about winter The winter months will be wet, turbulent and cold, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Here's what else this winter could bring.
