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Articles

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2007 and 2008
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.

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Fall Foliage Dates
When are the peak times to see the most color? Check out our map below.

The Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.

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? The long awaited answer to why we now know the first day of spring is not always the 21st.

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.

Dry Skin? Reach for a Potato!
Lean how every day kitchen ingredients can help heal dry skin.

A Full Buck Moon
This Friday, July 18 Learn why many refer to this moon as the full "Buck Moon".

Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?

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The Full Sturgeon Moon
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.

What are Ember Days?
In the Farmers' Almanac we list dates for Ember Days. Have you ever wondered what these days are?

5 Easy Ways to Add Some SPRING to Your February
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.

Decorate for Winter
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.

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

Recipes

Chicken and Fruit Salad
This salad can be varied with the seasons. In summer use your favorite type of fruit!

Weather Chatter

Ember Days in '08
January 18, 2008 10:15 AM

Spring at last
March 20, 2008 11:57 AM

Another Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM

Blog

Time to Think Locally
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM


Warming Spices
February 1, 2006 2:33 PM

The Rose Touch
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM

The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM

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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...

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » 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...

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...