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PRINTNightmare Wedding Day?
I hear from hundreds of brides-to-be each year looking for that “perfect” weather day. The Farmers’ Almanac is the only source for weather that goes out two years. We are not perfect but we do offer couples a look at what to expect.
One of the major articles in the 2008 Farmers’ Almanac is our Worst Wedding Weather Contest. Since September and for the next month, we are accepting stories about the coldest, soggiest, hottest and most miserable experience Mother could toss at a ceremony. By going to our website www.farmersalmanac.com and clicking on the wedding icon, you can tell us what happened in 350 words or less. We are accepting entries until Valentine’s Day – February 14th. A panel of judges will narrow the entries to ten.
On February 29th (Leap Day) we will have America vote for the best of the worst. If you or a friend would like to share your story, please go to our site. Top prize is a 7 days cruise on a Royal Caribbean ship in the Caribbean, second prize is an L.L. Bean gift certificate and third place is a romantic dinner for two.
If you were blessed with great wedding weather, then check our site on February 29th and cast your vote!
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Farmers' Almanac Long Range Weather
February 8th - February 11th
- Northeast U.S.
Wet snow mixed with rain Mid-Atlantic north through New England; slushy accumulations of 4+" possible.
- Midwest/Great Lakes U.S.
Accumulating snows Kentucky, Ohio, then clearing. Fair elsewhere.
- Southeast U.S.
Wet snow Tennessee, western North Carolina; wintry mix northern Mississippi, Alabama. Elsewhere, rain, then clearing.
- North Central U.S.
Drier, much colder.
- South Central U.S.
Snow parts of Arkansas, then clearing, cold. Clear, much colder elsewhere.
- Northwest U.S.
Drier, but colder.
- Southwest U.S.
Drier, but noticeably colder.
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