Remember that record breaking snow accumulation a few winters back? It’s not like Rhode Islanders could forget about it. As summer 2017 is approaching its final few days, many of us are beginning to look ahead and wonder what the upcoming seasons will bring us. While many gear up for apple picking and other fall adventures, a few of us already find ourselves thinking about how much snow we’ll be hit with. Here is one of the first big predictions… and it’s not looking great (unless you ski).

The Farmer’s Almanac always causes a ton of chatter when it releases it’s winter predictions every August.

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Basing its projections off lunar patterns, the Farmer’s Almanac has been a major resource since the 1700s!

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While it often offers us all peace of mind with promise of a mild winter, this upcoming winter is a different story.

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The almanac has predicted much more snowfall than average this winter with below normal temperatures.

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This might be great news to skiers, but it’s leaving many of us a little depressed about the news of another winter of constant shoveling and snow removal.

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Atleast our little state looks beautiful in every season!

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For wonderful winter activities to start planning before it strikes, click here.

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