Who’s ready for cooler weather? With winter only a few months away, the Farmers’ Almanac recently released its winter weather predictions for 2017-2018. There’s no denying that winter is the most beautiful time of the year, especially here in Alabama. Read on to learn what you can expect from Alabama’s upcoming winter season.

Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac uses a 200-year-old formula to determine their winter weather predictions. This top secret formula relies on sunspot activity, tidal action, planetary position and more.

www.farmersalmanac.com Break out your winter coats and umbrellas. It’s going to be a chilly and wet winter here in Alabama.

This upcoming winter, Alabama is expected to have below normal winter temperatures and above average precipitation.

flickr/Outdoor Alabama While exploring Alabama this winter, don’t be surprised to see some of the state’s most beautiful nature spots covered in ice.

Alabama’s coldest periods this winter season will occur in early to mid-December, early and mid-January, and early February.

flickr/george.bremer During this time, you’ll want to make sure you’re stocked with lots of firewood to stay warm and cozy.

Snowfall will most likely occur across the northern part of the state in early to mid- and late December, early January, and early February.

flickr/Melinda Shelton Because the Farmers’ Almanac is predicting “near or above normal snowfall” this winter season for the northern region of Alabama, several towns might experience a white Christmas.

Even though we’ll be experiencing chilly and wet weather this upcoming winter season, warm spring temperatures will be following soon after.

flickr/David Brooks Here in Alabama, we’re incredibly lucky to experience all four seasons.

Are you looking forward to winter? Do you think the Farmers’ Almanac’s winter predictions will come true? Share your thoughts with us!

www.farmersalmanac.com

Break out your winter coats and umbrellas. It’s going to be a chilly and wet winter here in Alabama.

flickr/Outdoor Alabama

While exploring Alabama this winter, don’t be surprised to see some of the state’s most beautiful nature spots covered in ice.

flickr/george.bremer

During this time, you’ll want to make sure you’re stocked with lots of firewood to stay warm and cozy.

flickr/Melinda Shelton

Because the Farmers’ Almanac is predicting “near or above normal snowfall” this winter season for the northern region of Alabama, several towns might experience a white Christmas.

flickr/David Brooks

Here in Alabama, we’re incredibly lucky to experience all four seasons.

Because Alabama’s cooler weather is on its way, you’ll most certainly want to take these 10 day trips before summer ends.

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