Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?

Be Prepared for Winter Storms
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac 10 tips to help you prepare for a big snow storm.

Farmers’ Almanac Hurricane Update: 9 Named Storms Likely!
Tropical storm activity is picking up. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac is predicting here.

Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.

Where Does Hail Come From?
First appearing in the 2006 Farmers' Almanac Ouch, that hurts. Hail is just frozen raindrops, but they can range in size from a small pea to a grapefruit.

How Much Do You Know About Hurricanes?
First appearing in the 2006 Farmers' Almanac They may be more deadly than you think. Read these hurricane facts.

How are Hurricane Categories Determined?
Here is a quick chart that helps you understand how hurricane categories are determined.

The Great Christmas Eve Snow Storm (2004)
Just two years ago, some very unlikely places experienced a white Christmas.

Is El Niño a theory or a proven fact?
The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.

What the Hail?
Learn more about thunderstorms and hail. Inside a thunderstorm, there are many crazy things - updrafts, winds, ice. Find out more about hail and thunderstorms.

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

How are Hurricanes Named?
Katrina, Wilma, Ernesto... Who comes up with these hurricane names?

Test Your Weather Wisdom

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.

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

What Are Meteors?
Look to the sky! Is it a bird, plane, shooting star or meteor? Learn what a meteor is, why they happen, and when you might be able to view a meteor shower.

Fall Forecast Looks Wet
Soggy season could hamper leaf peeking

Winter Feeding Mistakes
Try these solutions for Cattle Feeding foul-ups.

Tornado Truths: Test Your Tornado Knowledge.
The Farmers' Almanac is expecting an active tornado season across Tornado Alley this spring. Do you know the warning signs or what you're supposed to do if there's one predicted in your area?

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.

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
There's nothing fun about being struck. Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Have a safe, enjoyable summer. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

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.

Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

Weather Wisdom: Dust Storms
Learn about these destructive storms that occur over dry, arid land in this episode of Weather Wisdom from Farmers' Almanac TV.

Weather Wisdom: Hurricanes
Learn how the true strength of a hurricane is actually measured.

Weather Wisdom: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are violent whirling windstorms accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud that moves over land.

Tornados, Water Spouts, and Land Spouts
How do these three destructive forces of nature differ? Farmers' Almanac TV looks at both the differences and the similarities of these cylindrical wind storms.

Weather Wisdom: Lightning
Learn the facts behind lightning folklore with Weather Wisdom!

Barometer
Barometric Pressure is a measure of the weight of the air. Different air masses have differing barometric pressures. By monitoring changes in barometric pressure, you are able to track the particular air mass that is affecting your current weather. The...

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mold Removal and Didn’t Know Who to Ask
August 5, 2008 3:51 PM

Weird Summer Weather
July 25, 2008 12:41 PM

A "Storm of the Century" in Colorado?
March 8, 2007 8:15 AM

2007 Hurricane Season
June 1, 2007 8:53 AM

Playing It Safe - Lightning
June 23, 2008 9:49 AM

Hurriane Names for 2008
June 4, 2008 11:52 AM

Solar Cycle 24
September 6, 2007 9:28 AM

Holy Hurricane Season
June 2, 2008 1:00 PM

Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

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

Vacation Planning Made Easy
February 25, 2008 12:20 PM

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

Last night's Lunar Eclipse was ...
February 21, 2008 2:58 PM

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

Turkey of a name
November 6, 2007 10:22 AM

A White Christmas??
December 3, 2007 11:42 AM

Summer Safety & The Weather
May 2, 2008 3:53 PM

Cuddling to stay warm this Valentine's Day
February 15, 2007 8:39 AM

Lake Effect Snow
March 11, 2008 12:02 PM

Storm Stories
December 13, 2006 8:25 AM

16 1/2 Feet of Snow and Counting
April 15, 2008 11:36 AM

Be Careful What You Wish For
December 17, 2007 3:14 PM

Where's Winter?
December 15, 2006 9:22 AM

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

A Reader Recalls Being Struck by Lightning
April 30, 2007 8:32 AM

Squalls in Southern California
November 7, 2007 12:12 PM

"Attention All Passengers: It's the Weather"
February 26, 2007 3:33 AM

Tornado Survival Tips
May 6, 2008 10:07 PM

Cold, Ice, Snow, Oh My!
December 16, 2006 7:09 AM

Ice Storm Paralyzes New England in '98
January 8, 2008 9:56 AM

Tornado Damage - Fujita Scale
June 16, 2008 12:17 PM

Hurricane Survival
August 21, 2007 9:59 AM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM

Cyclone vs. Hurricane vs. Tornado -How are these storms different?
May 7, 2008 9:27 AM

How are Hurricanes Named?
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center and now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. The lists featured only women’s names until 1979. After that,...

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

On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA • In 1954, Farmers’ Almanac warned readers of a rare major hurricane in the Northeast. That storm turned...

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...

Weather Glossary
Below are some common, and uncommon, weather terms. Absolute Zero The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or -273.16 degrees Celsius.Anemometer An instrument for measuring wind force and speed. Aurora A glow of colored...