After a summer of some of the most extreme weather in recent history, the Farmers’ Almanac’s long-range forecast for the coming fall will fill some with relief, and others with dread.
(Looking for the fall forecast for Canada? Click here.)
With the Autumnal Equinox officially taking place on Friday, September 23, 2011, at 5:04 a.m., EDT, the 195-year-old publication is calling for stormy, wet conditions for the eastern two thirds of the country, and cooler but dry conditions west of the Mississippi.
According to the 2012 edition of the Farmers’ Almanac, which went on sale late last month, October will bring a succession of thunderstorms to the East Coast, including a possible tropical disturbance during the middle of the month.
Rain is expected to make a much-needed reappearance in the drought-stricken state of Texas, as cooler temperatures finally make their way into the South Central states following a summer of record high temperatures. Californians can also prepare for some stormy conditions during October, while residents of Washington and Oregon should start pulling out their winter sweaters.
We’re expecting Halloween to be soggy in most areas, so you may want to come up with a costume that incorporates an umbrella – perhaps Mary Poppins, Jiminy Cricket, or the Morton Salt Girl.
As early autumn gives way to the holiday season, the opening days of November will bring clear, cold weather for much of the United States. November is forecast to be mostly rainy and cold, with a few fair days thrown into the mix. Thanksgiving weekend is expected to start out clear in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, but eventually turn unsettled. Farther south and west, conditions will start out wet, but gradually clear.
The Farmers’ Almanac warns that December will begin with thunderstorms in most areas. Heavy snow will fall on the Northeast and Great Lakes regions during the second week of the month, while the rainy weather persists elsewhere.
If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
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Is Missouri eastern? I thought we are central
So are the people of Oregon going to see snow this year? It’s been very cold and with some rain just wondering please let me know
By “northeast” we mean the portion of the U.S. that lies to the north and east … Generally, New England and the Mid-Atlantic States (New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania …)
Although I do not agree with your maps.
And what do you mean by the northeast??
How is it looking for southeast NY??
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