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March Snow?!
When will this winter end! Spring is right around the corner, but March is a crazy month. Remember the blizzard of 1993?

When is the Real First Day of Spring – March 20th or 21st?
Wondering why you grew up thinking the first day of spring was March 21st?

Top Ten Reasons TO Wish Winter Away
Spring officially arrives on March 20, 2009. Many of us hope it comes sooner. Find out why here.

Saturn's Disappearing Rings
Saturn will be at opposition on March 8, but where are its "missing" rings?

A Peanut A Day
March is national peanut month. Find out why you should incorporate peanuts into your daily diet.

An Early St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.

Interesting Snow Facts
Get in the know about snow. March is here! But there’s still snow around. How much do you really know about this cold, white stuff?

Earliest Easter You Will See In Your Lifetime
Unless you are 95 or over. Easter 2008 was on March 23rd, one of the earliest dates in can occur. But why?

Who Invented Peanut Butter?
March is peanut month! Check out some interesting facts about the inventor of one of the most popular peanut products around - peanut butter!

March's Full Worm Moon
The moon will be full at 10:38 pm on Tuesday, March 10. Find out why this moon is called the Full Worm Moon.

What is a Shamrock?
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.

In Like a Lion out Like A Lamb?
Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?

Top 4 Folklore Favorites
Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.

Weather Update: When will it Warm up?
Tired of the cool spring weather this year? Check out how this spring has compared to others.

Wedding Contest Results?!
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.

Leap Year Wedding Proposals
Will you be popping the question this leap day?

Spring Ahead!
DST starts soon Don't forget to move your clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time.

Top 5 Coldest US Cities
Based on Winter Conditions from 2007-08 Ever wonder where the coldest cities are? Here's a look at some of the coldest places in the US last winter.

What is a Blue Moon?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?

Stormy Weather for the Southern States
Is there a wet or rainy season in the southern US states? After a dry summer, it might be good to know when the rainy season may begin.

Top Ten Reasons NOT to Wish Winter Away
It's been a cold winter. Many of us are dreaming of spring. But we think there are good reasons why you shouldn't wish winter away just yet.

What are Northern Lights?
When can they be seen? Fall is a great time to get out and look for the northern lights. But just what are these colors in the sky?

8 Weather Lore Sayings You May Not Know
And one you most definitely do! April is a crazy month for weather, especially this year. Check out some natural spring-time weather lore here.

Historic Blizzards
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.

Can the Moon be Wet or Dry?
How can the moon be "wet or dry?" Learn more here.

The Things We Say
Learn how some common phrases orignated. Ever wonder why we say the things we do? Check out the origin of some popular sayings.

Gowks, April Fish and Other April Fools' Day Lore
April Fools' Day is a day of pranks. Ever wonder why?

Memorable Weather Events of the Past 200 Years
Excerpted from the 2005 Farmers' Almanac If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.

Rain or Snow?
What are the deciding factors?! Ever wonder why it rains but is very cold or why it snows when the temperature is above freezing?

Foolish Weather for April?
April's weather can fool many of us into thinking that winter is hanging on. But the sun is getting stronger and the temperatures will warm up.


Cold Spring on Tap for Canada
Winter doesn't seem to want to end. Numbing cold conditions are predicted to continue into spring.

Farmers’ Almanac and Groundhog Concur: Winter is here to Stay!
February 2 is Groundhog Day. While many may be rooting for an early spring, the Farmers' Almanac predicts a colder outlook.

Leading The Way In Improving Ozone Protection
Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Depending on where it is in the atmosphere, ozone affects life on Earth in either good or bad ways.

Why do we Swear in New Presidents in January?
Ever wonder why January is the time when a new president of the USA takes office?

How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.

Who Invented the Telescope?
A history this most important important astronomical tool.

Stormy Spring in the Forecast
Farmers' Almanac releases its stormy spring forecast.

lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Looking for great ideas for St. Patrick's Day? Try these fun ways to spend the day!

Top Twenty Wettest Places
Annual precipitation values for the rainiest places. Last week we looked at the rainiest cities in April. This week here's a list of the rainiest places annually!

Stormy End to October?
Weather forecast for the rest of the month. Will the kids be cold and wet this Halloween? Get the forecast now.

Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.

Numbingly Cold Conditions Won't End For Spring!
Famers' Almanac Spring Outlook Tired of cold weather? Wondering what spring weather will bring?

First Solar Eclipse in 2 Years!
This Friday, August 1, 2008 There will be a total eclipse of the sun this Friday. Find out more from Farmers' Almanac experts.

Will This Winter's Weather Be a Repeat of 1989/90?
Check out the similarities so far . . . The U.S. hasn't seen this cold of a November since 1989. Check out Caleb Weatherbee's overview and comparison.

Snow Facts and Trivia – Get in the Snow.
How much do you really know about snow? Can it snow when it's 40 degrees out?

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2008/09
Like to ski? Check out where the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a great ski season.

How accurate was the Farmers' Almanac this year?
Remember last winter? The Farmers' Almanac warned that "Shivery is not dead!" And this summer has been an interesting mix of hot, dry conditions. Find out how the Almanac did with its predictions for the 2007 winter and summer.

Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.

Groundhog vs. Farmers' Almanac:
Will the groundhog agree with the Almanac's preditions? Groundhog Day comes at a time when many are sick of the cold, snowy temperatures. What does the Farmers' Almanac forecast for Groundhog Day and beyond?

Record Breaking Winter Weather from 2008
Winter Extremes Winter of 2008 saw some record-breaking extremes. Find out where.

Top 5 Best Weather Cities To Catch a Minor League Baseball Game
Rain can spoil or cancel the game! Find out where the best weather is to catch a game this summer.


Ben Franklin's Letter to the Editor
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.

Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.

Blog

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
March 1, 2007 9:59 AM

Easter
March 5, 2008 1:15 PM

Is March Really A Lion?
February 27, 2009 1:52 PM

March - Spring & Birds
March 3, 2008 7:05 AM

March - Best and Worst
March 6, 2008 9:34 AM



Spring at last
March 20, 2008 11:57 AM


Late Winter (March) Pruning
March 6, 2006 2:17 PM

Atlanta Snow Footage
March 1, 2009 10:45 PM

To Rain, or to Snow?
November 7, 2006 2:28 PM

March - Maple Syrup
March 4, 2008 2:38 PM



Ten of the Worst Tornadoes
February 8, 2008 10:25 AM


VIDEO: Controlled Underbrush Fire
February 20, 2009 2:31 PM

Wedding Contest Results Coming Soon
March 18, 2008 10:26 AM

Animals and the Full Moon
February 28, 2008 10:18 AM

Daylight Saving Time Question
October 1, 2007 10:29 AM


Dark Enough Mornings For You?
October 27, 2009 8:13 AM

Phil Agrees - 6 More Weeks of Winter
February 2, 2009 10:12 AM

Dear Editor: Go Away, Winter!
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM


Winter Officially Arrives Saturday
December 18, 2007 4:04 PM


Halloween Heaven
October 31, 2008 1:42 PM

Stop The Traffic! Frogs are Crossing!
February 19, 2008 2:46 PM

Flood Awareness Week
March 12, 2008 12:21 PM

Ice Fishing in Lake Erie
February 9, 2009 12:52 PM


The Big Myth Is Coming?
March 19, 2008 11:40 AM

Trapped In Your Car
January 22, 2009 12:24 PM

Hilo, Hawaii
March 10, 2009 10:16 AM

DayLight Saving Time
March 6, 2009 4:42 PM

Ice Storm in Kentucky
March 3, 2009 10:13 AM

In Anticipation of Summer
March 16, 2009 8:44 AM

The Last Great Race on Earth
March 5, 2009 7:30 PM

Winter Weather Awareness Week
October 29, 2008 10:13 AM


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The Seasons
Note: All times shown are Eastern Standard Time 2007 Spring begins, March 20, 2007, 8:07 p.m. Summer begins, June 21, 2007, 2:06 p.m. Autumn begins, September 23, 2007, 5:51 a.m. Winter begins, December 22, 2007,...

What is a "Blue Moon"?
For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has been christened a "Blue Moon." In our lexicon, we describe an unusual...

Dates and Times of Full Moons
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of upcoming full moons from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, the Farmers' Almanac also has...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Alaska
Farmers' Almanac Weather Summary for Alaska Due to Alaska's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Alaska. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect...

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full Moon. Their names were applied to the...