Farmers' Almanac
Farmers’ Almanac
El Niño vs. the Farmers’ Almanac
With the release of the 2010 Farmers’ Almanac and our official “Ice Cold Sandwich” outlook for the winter ahead, a few people have asked us what we think about an El Nino forming and throwing a curve ball into our forecasts. Here is an official statement from Farmers’ Almanac’s weather prognosticator, Caleb Weatherbee: “The fact… Continue Reading »
Read More »And We’re Off!
Well this is it – this is the big release of the 2010 Farmers’ Almanac. Today, an interview we conducted with the Associated Press should have found its way into newspapers and featured on radio and TV stations all across the country. The story (which I haven’t read yet) most likely features our outlook for… Continue Reading »
Read More »4 Reasons Why You Should Read the 2010 Farmers’ Almanac
Kids are heading back to school, summer is almost over, you may want to prepare for the next big weather season – winter. How cold and snowy will it be? This summer’s wet, cool weather has been the talk of the town. Don’t you want to know if the Farmers’ Almanac believes this wet pattern… Continue Reading »
Read More »Is it THAT Time Again?!!
Yes it is that time again – almost! The newest edition of the Farmers’ Almanac – which contains the long-awaited outlook for the winter, spring, and summer ahead is scheduled to officially be released on Monday, August 31, 2009. After some very wacky weather this summer, our forecast is in high demand. I see that… Continue Reading »
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Weather Update: When will it Warm up?
Tired of the cool spring weather this year? Check out how this spring has compared to others.
Read More »Longtime Farmers’ Almanac Forecaster Resigns
For immediate release: Caleb Weatherbee hands in his resignation.
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How Does the Farmers’ Almanac Make Its Weather Predictions?
Is it folklore? The groundhog? Radar and computers? Find out how the Almanac makes its amazingly accurate long-range weather predictions.
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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.