According to some recently released predictions from the 2017 Old Farmer’s Almanac, the upcoming winter season will be “colder than normal.” Though the long-running periodical’s formula for predicting weather up to 18 months in advance is secret (and not 100% scientific), it claims to have an 80% accuracy rate.
Though we will all have to wait for the full almanac’s release later this month to get the whole story, a few hints about what’s in store have been given online. You might not like what they have to say.
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Most of Northern California will see lower than normal temperatures all winter, with the lowest temperatures in December and mid to late January. Below normal mountain snowfall is also predicted.
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The exception is the northernmost part of the state, where temperatures are predicted to be warmer than normal, with snow below normal as well. This area includes Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, McKinleyville, and Yreka.
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The almanac also states that the northernmost region will see higher than normal rainfall, as well, with below normal rainfall for the rest of California.
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Whether you trust the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s weather forecasts or not, it is the longest running periodical in North America, and it contains lots of other useful tips and tidbits. You might want to pick up a copy, even if you hope the predictions are wrong.
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Look for copies of the 2017 Old Farmer’s Almanac ($6.99) in late August, wherever books and magazines are sold.
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What do you think is in store for us this winter?
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