Farmers' Almanac
snow

Will it snow? Here are some signs you may want to look for.

Snow. Many people love it. Many hate it. Yet there’s something magical about that white sugar that frosts landscapes. It’s almost as thought the landscape gets a fresh coat of white paint. If you turn the news on when a storm is happening, they of course flood your home with reports of accidents, traffic, and… Continue Reading »

Is it true that no two snowflakes are alike? Find out!

In many areas, white Christmases are rare, but we still idealize them. Find out why!

What’s the coldest place on Earth? The answer may surprise you!

Winter weather season is here. How well do you know what the forecast means? Take our quiz and test your weather wisdom.

Have you seen any snow yet?  It’s been in the news. It’s on the ground. Certain ski resorts are open. Could it be snow-season already? The holidays are when snow seems to be in high demand. Yet for many, snow comes even earlier than the holiday season. The usual suspects seem to be enjoying some… Continue Reading »

Are you an expert at predicting the weather? Take this quick quiz about traditional weather lore and find out if you have what it takes to prognosticate!

Persimmon seeds have long been regarded as telltale indicators of what the winter weather will be like in the area that they’re found. The widely-accepted correlation is that knife-shaped seeds mean “cold and icy”, while spoon-shaped indicate you need to prepare for the white flaky stuff (and we’re not talking about dandruff). Last September, Johnsonville,… Continue Reading »