Winter means snow. Or it’s supposed to! Many of our readers wait with snow skis and shovels in hand to see what Farmers’ Almanac is predicting in its long-awaited extended outlook, while others use it as a cue to plan that warm-weather getaway, trading their parkas for pedicures!
So, without further ado, here’s what we’re forecasting for winter 2021-22
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Snow Days Ahead
According to the Farmers’ Almanac’s time-tested weather formula, there will be snow, but probably not as much as a snow-sport enthusiasts might dream of. On average, we’ll see near-normal amounts of the white stuff from coast to coast. However, there will be notable month-to-month variations.
❄️ January: The Cold, Hard Flakes ❄️
Winter’s chill will start gradually. In January, temperatures will start out mild for much of the country but will trend toward colder conditions during the middle to latter part of the month. But overall, the month will be stormy, especially along the Atlantic Seaboard where an active storm track will lead to a stretch of precipitation in various forms: rain, snow, sleet, and ice.
The Great Lakes, Midwest, and Ohio Valley will have more than their fair share of cold and flaky weather in January. The Northern Plains and Rockies will also experience Old Man Winter’s wrath with stormy weather culminating to a possible blizzard later in the month.
What about Texas?
And for our friends in the Southern Great Plains, including Texas and Oklahoma, we are sorry to report that late January may bring some potentially frigid and flaky weather like you experienced last winter. Hopefully, it won’t be as robust, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared.
As for the Folks Out West…
You will be subjected to some hefty storms moving inland from the Pacific during the second week of January. See what else is predicted!
Winter Whopper? February’s Flip-Flop Forecast
In sharp contrast, February will average out to be a much quieter month in terms of storminess across much of the nation. In the eastern-third of the country, for example, we calculate that on average there will be 57% fewer days of measurable precipitation compared to January, a significant drop-off. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that storminess will be completely absent.
We’re forecasting a “winter whopper” for parts of the Northeast and Ohio Valley toward the end of February. Another “atmospheric hemorrhage” from the Pacific could lash most of the far West, with everything from strong winds to heavy rains and snow.
March’s Lion, We’re Not Lyin’
March will see close to normal precipitation nationwide. But in a sense, March will be a microcosm of the entire winter. From start to finish, the month will be full of stretches of uneventful weather, but when it turns stormy, the precipitation will come in big doses. For the East and Midwest, for example, a late winter storm will blow in at mid-month followed by a nor’easter along the East Coast toward month’s end.
The “B” Word
We are raising red flags for potent winter storms for the Great Lakes and the Northeast during the second week of January, the final week of February, and second week of March on account of bouts of heavy snow, rain, or a wintry mix of both. A possible blizzard is predicted for the Northern Plains and Rockies near the end of the third week of January.
Seesaw Temperatures
What about cold? Winter temperatures are expected to range from near – to somewhat-below normal across the eastern-third of the nation, well below-normal over the Central US, and near-normal across the western US, especially in February. So if you’ve been putting off buying those sale long johns or portable hand warmers, you may want to rethink it.
Especially come March, when most parts of the nation will be anxiously awaiting warmer days, the news is not all rosy: they will be few and far between. In fact, around the time of the vernal equinox, which occurs on March 20, unseasonably cold temperatures may grip many parts of the country. As we mentioned, this winter will be doing a lot of flip-flopping, with fluctuating temperatures, and March is no exception.
Find out how much snow and how cold the temperatures will be not only this winter, but for the entire year ahead!
Backward Spring? Find out why the Farmers’ Almanac is referring to spring 2022 as “backward.”
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This forum isn’t helpful if we don’t get answers. The same questions that were here last week are still here unanswered. I posted my question last week, and it shows I posted it 6 seconds ago. I’m beginning to think I picked the wrong Almanac. I wonder if the Old Farmers Almanac is any better at answering its patron’s questions.
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Dick much?
I manage a store that sells firewood north of Dallas. What does the rest of March and the beginning of April look like in regards to any late freezes?
Planning on driving up to CT from FL in April. Any snow storms expected?
Travel by car to Colorado 3rd week of March over the Rocky Mountains. What will the weather be like?
Does this update as time gets closer or is this set in stone as your prediction?
Going to a wedding in Long Island Feb. 12 2022. What will the weather be like.
weather in Boca Grande florida late feb and early march 2022
weather in Boca Grande florida later feb and early march 20-22
weather in Boca Grande fl late feb And earl march
Will Atlanta ga see any snow this year?
Hi William, good question. You can see our month-by-month forecasts here – https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast/southeast-us. Since we are overall calling for a flip-flop type of winter (meaning one day warmish the next not so much), Atlanta may be more in line for some freezing precipitation and not snow.
Hello my family and I are planning a spring break this March 14-19, 2022. Where would there be snow and lots of it?
Hi Shalitha, it depends on where you’re going – you can see all of our forecasts online if you become a member to our site – or pick up a copy of the 2022 print edition.
I live Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia in the country will we see measurable snow in February I hope and March
ldaho the mountains are doing quite well
Hi my husband and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary by renewing our vows on Saturday March 19th. Could you provide some insight on what the weather would be like that weekend?
Thanks in advance 😃
Hello Tara,
Our long-range weather forecasts are divided into zones which you can see here: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast You’ll need to search by your zone to see what our predictions are for your area. Any of our members can see 12 months worth of our calendars and weather! 🙂 Here is the membership page: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/online-memberships
Ohh l hate snow
What is expected for North Ms. In January?
Looks like an aburra winter where I live wishing you all a big Christmas and good 2022
I like very warm winters just like florida has. Hopefully so. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone.
I was just curious has anyone predicted what the weather will be like on Christmas day, this year? I’m in the very top corner just barely into Kansas from Indiana… I love in a I’m located at the northern tip on the right…small town called Severance….ANYONE? 😆
I’m a farmer. How can I contribute to future almanacs?
Get one of the wind dohickey thingys and u will be half way there!
What will the weather be like here in DFW for winter, cause im kinda on the edge of my seat right now
Really good job
So the True North Pole has shifted, meaning the equator has to. Can we get updated on these events of shifting weather patterns as well!?!
persimmion seed in Alabama shows spoon
Persimmon seeds in missouri shows mostly knives with a couple of spoons.
what temperature do dingle berries freeze and will we see frozen dingle berries in the pacific northwest this year
I assure you you’ll want to harvest that crop long before January Mike. Frozen dingle berries can cause damage to local fields if not picked in time.
Hi Mike, Dingleberries freeze when they don’t wear the proper coat or boots when heading outside!
My understanding is thats more of a trousers and TP issue.
It’s called “weather”! Study history, the earth’s weather has rolled and changed through history, that’s why we don’t see dinosaurs. Why do you want to control history????
Its easy to blame global warming when you know nothing about meteorology….
Hi! I’m getting married 11-27-21 about a hour east of Madison, WI. Can you tell me what the weather might be like?
Congratulations Ashley on your upcoming wedding. If you go to our weather long-range page – https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast – you can see your zone’s weather forecast for up to a month. If you have a copy of the printed edition you can see all of the next 16 months of weather forecasts. Or if you are a member of our site you can access November 21 now. ( I will tell you that it looks like it will be cloudy with some wind.) Hoping for the best weather for your big day.
You’re too young but you can ask your parents about the Halloween/Thanksgiving Snowstorms 30-years ago up there. Whoppers I tell ya. Anyway, hubs and I got married during the T-giving one. And guess what? This 30-yr anniversary we will spend snug as a bug in a rug but a little further south. Congratulations! <3
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Hi Ashley, you can check our forecast for your zone here.
Wow!!! Y’all R getting màrried on my Birthday!!!! , Coñgrañd!!
I live in the Midwest, what you call the Ohio valley!
What is this word Blizzard?
That’s the only thing I want to discuss
What about central NM ?
The Farmers almanac says later Dec. 21 it will be quite colder, snow percip. will be little to highly less than normal snow. However, moving into First week Jan.22 yr. continue to be cold temps near or below 0 at nights especially with a snow storm 3rd. week of Jan, Feb will be norm March and April will bring accumulative snow falls, will wet and rain type conditions. Spring will be above norm warmer, again a hotter mid summer, with suppose cooler and wet remainder of summer, Sept. Oct. will be normal. No I am not a weather person, just what I read…
Post Info by Zip Code too aside Region
People! Why don’t you read the report and click on the area you live in to get specifics for your area, instead of asking questions about it? Are you expecting other people to look it up for you, and copy and paste the answer as a reply to your question? Why can’t you do it yourself instead of expecting someone else to do it for you? If you’re not able to read and understand, that’s one thing, but if you have any reading comprehension at all, stop being so intellectually lazy.
Wow! You seem really angry and frustrated. Just don’t respond to those people and keep your negativity to yourself 🙂 there’s enough of it out here already!
Does society no longer teach ‘If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all’ anymore? I realize everyone is hiding behind a screen so maybe it only applies face to face? Some are still terrified of technology and clicking on links. Help your neighbor and say nice things. One day it could be hateful things aimed at you or your family. Nice things, y’all! Have a good day 🤦🏼♀️
she is still right in what she said. a little impatient I agree, but someone always wants somebody to do their work for them, when they could do it themselves. just take the time and read through follow directions and you’ll be ok.
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but, she’s right
Lol, lima that’s funny tell um like it is cause it really sounds like Lisa needs some anger management instead of worrying about the weather, drama is ever where, I bet it sure would be really hard to live with someone like that, hey Lisa don’t be so mad and hard on yourself because the weather don’t care what you think, plus you can not change mother nature. Sounds to me like you need a life so Get ya one and nobody cares what you say or think, I’m not really the one to criticize nobody but l guess in your case I could make an exception ha, and you would not want to hear it trust me, it’s the ones like you that just bores the he’ll out of me with ya smart ass comments, it wouldn’t surprise me that you do hate your on Damn self………………
For various reasons Lisa. I work in Customer Service. Some people want attention, like a child asking the obvious to start a conversation. Some are lazy, and want everyone else to think and do the work for them. Others do not like what they read or are told so hope for a different answer. I am with you, it is very frustrating!
I’m in customer service as well. You’re too kind. I just assume those people simply can’t read and suck at directions!
agree!!
Wow! Anger issues much?
Man, what a grouch. Problems? Undoubtedly!!!!!!!
Interesting, this Famres Almanac site, has turned into a social media site! Crazy…..People need to just simply answer the question or yes it they want someone to look it up for them so be it! I did! Enjoy life, it is far to short:
It makes good sense to me. It’s very user friendly also and you may get more information than by just answering one question. 👍
Thanks lizard it’s not at all an act of aggression. In fact your giving good advice and taking the pressure off of the few people that are their to answer all of our questions.
Sorry Liza not lizard
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Based on how many hurricanes we saw which now has us at the letter S, I feel the odds are we will have a few major snow storms in the PA< NJ & NYC area. I sure hope I am wrong.
What’s the weather going to be like in April
Hi Heather, you didn’t mention where you live. You can check your forecast zone here, but to see that far ahead, you’ll need to become a website member. You can sign up here.
Native Mother Nature climate predictions for the Northeastern states: longer warmer Summer Fall. December sporadic 5 days of snow and melting no big deal. January short lived blustery cold snow warm malty slushy. Basically the only month for a real winter. February is typical with a complete thaw lots of water frost heaving land raising and sinking. The trees have spoken by their skirting, it’s like Mr. Toads Wicked Wild Ride Native Mother Nature climate predictions for the Northeastern states: longer warmer Summer Fall. December sporadic 5 days of snow and melting no big deal. January short lived blustery cold snow warm melty slushy. Basically the only 3 months of real winter. February is typical a couple of snowy blasts with a complete thaw lots of water frost heaving land raising and sinking. Lead in with a low slow rise, December, then a level and high spiked raises, peaked warms with pits of cold snow blasts drops , hence January. February deep zig zigging, cold warm a plateau of straight up thaw. March shirting indicates 2 snow blast episodes low plunging drops in skirt marshy quagmire greasy soupy into Aprils true Mud Season.. Bees have built their hives low squirrels not in any hurry to scurry nut collecting. Water is above average for thermal warming days.
What about the east coast, Nj, Ny, De and Maryland?
Hi Irene, we clearly state the weather events for the Northeast and east coast in the forecast. Check under the headings for January, February, March, the “B” Word (Blizzard) section, and of course the forecast map.
Hi Irene, we clearly state the weather events for the Northeast and east coast in the forecast. Check under the headings for January, February, March, the “B” Word (Blizzard) section, and of course the forecast map.
No mention off the South?? At all? What about Georgia?? Northwest Georgia to be specific. Any snow??
Why can’t people just read the report instead of asking questions about it? All the answers are in there.
Will Morton, Illinois get any snow this year?
None at all
I’m in Plymouth County in Massachusetts
How cold & snow are we getting how about any blizzards?
Will NH get snow
I enjoy weather reports that aren’t bought and paid for by people with a narrative to fulfill. Thank you for that.
I’ve always pays my vacations around the farmers almanac weather predictions. They’ve been spot on and I thank them for doing such a good job.
Thank you, Ron! We’re glad we can help you enjoy your vacations!
Ive been following the Farmers Almanac for years, due to the fact being a business owner
Always prepared clientel about the weather.
Farmers Almanac has been spot on with winter, summer, spring and fall with weather predictions
I hope Houston gets snow this winter
I hate cold weather
It’s not for everyone, for sure. Some areas are colder than others. I love cold weather, hot weather (esp’y muggy hot) makes me feel lethargic.
Will Long Island, NY get a lot this year?
Absolutely.
Praying for snow here in Central Virginia, Need to kill these germs in the air. Snow would be great!!!!
I’m dread6a cold ❄️🥶 dark Winter just hope it’s not too and
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Not much, obviously.
I have lived in Indiana since 1986 when I was 9 1/2 yrs old. We have had our fair share of wild winters here. I lived in New Jersey before coming to Indiana. We got snow every winter. We would go sledding for hours. Im grown up now and am not able to enjoy the snow like I did when I was younger. I have had numerous surgeries on my spine in the last few years and that has stopped me from enjoying alot of things.
I live in NC and I wanted to know if we are getting snow this year. Everyone is saying it’s going to be blizzard like winter