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What’s in Store for New Year’s Eve?
It’s hard to believe, but 2012 is just a few short weeks away. If you’re planning on traveling or celebrating outdoors, be sure to check out our long-range predictions first.
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Will You Be “Dashing Through the Snow” this Christmas?
Find out if your area will see a white Christmas this year!
Read More »Fun in the Thanksgiving Snow
A look at editor Peter Geiger’s Thanksgiving Day fun.
Read More »What’s Worse: Snow in March or Rain in July?
Which weather is worse – snow in late March or rain in July? Read on and tell us what you think.
Read More »True of False: Winter seems long this year.
How would you answer this statement – does winter seem long this year? Personally, I like winter. I like snow. I especially like winter when the Farmers’ Almanac accurately predicts the snow we get. But this year, I’m ready for spring…now! Here in New Jersey, we got winter early. It started a little before Christmas… Continue Reading »
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Avalanche! How to Stay Safe
Every year, thousands of skiers, climbers, snowmobilers, drivers, and others worldwide are caught in avalanches. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.
Read More »Is Snow Good for the Garden?
As of today, there are 39 days until spring! However, looking out my window, spring seems far away. We’ve had a lot of snow this year as have many other places, and the even more unusual aspect of all this snow, is that it’s stayed on the ground for nearly a month. I don’t recall… Continue Reading »
Read More »The Icicles and Snow Piles are Growing
Today is bright. Very bright. The sky is blue. The sun is out. And there’s white snow reflecting the bright light everywhere. Our office in Lewiston, Maine, did not get as much snow as many other places (I won’t even mention Chicago!) yesterday, but we did get about 9 inches of the white stuff. The… Continue Reading »
Read More »What Cities Have the Worst Winter Weather?
Think your city has rough winter weather? Check out our picks for the Top 5 Worst Winter Weather Cities.
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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.
