Farmers' Almanac
winter weather
Don’t judge a state by its weather
When you think Maine do you think cold and snowy? But what about Texas? They got a lot of snow last week. Read on for a fun look at weird weather.
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The Blizzard of OZ
There is nothing like a huge snowstorm to remind you that it is still winter.
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Shovel Safely!
No one likes shoveling snow, but you can make the task a lot less unpleasant by learning the proper technique!
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How Many Words for Snow?
Eskimos don’t really have 100 words for snow, but we have almost that many. Learn some important winter weather terms!
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Ski Report: Where to Hit the Slopes in 2012-13
Find out when and where the best skiing will be this winter!
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Will Winter Return to Canada?
After a year of unprecedented warmth, the great debate over whether or not Old Man Winter will return to Canada is on.
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2012: The Weather So Far …
How has the 2012 Farmers’ Almanac forecast stacked up against reality? Find out!
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Where is Winter?
Spring is a little over a month away and, for some, winter still hasn’t arrived. What gives?
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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.
