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A Wet, Wild Year Comes to an End
With 2011 just a memory, now seems like a good time to look back over the past year in weather.
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The Five Most Memorable Weather Events of 2011
As 2011 draws to a close, here’s a look at the most extreme and unforgettable weather the U.S. has seen over the last 12 months.
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2011: The Year in Weather
When it comes to weather, 2011 has certainly been an intense year. Readers share their weather memories from the past 11 months.
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The Big Blow: The Great Lakes Blizzard of 1913
One of the deadliest winter storms in North American history took place not in winter, but in early November. Learn more!
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Top 10 Cities Where Weather Shuts Down Everyday Life
When the weather gets tough, these cities shut down. Find out if your hometown made our list!
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2011 Hurricane Season Forecast
Hurricane season is almost here. Find out what we’re predicting!
Read More »Farmers’ Almanac Warned of Hurricanes
In addition to the talk about our winter forecast, stories about hurricanes Danielle and Earl are heating up. Did the Farmers’ Almanac see these two storms forming?
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Winter or Summer Storms? Which are worse?
Extreme weather is destructive. But which are worse – summer or winter storms? Take our poll and share your stories.
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Hurricane Season is Here!
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins this week. What’s in store? Find out!
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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.
