2022-23 Extended Winter Weather Forecast
Winter—it’s coming!
The first day of winter and the shortest day of the year, officially arrives on December 21, 2022, but that doesn’t always mean that the cold temperatures and snow storms will wait until then. So what’s in store? Here’s the Farmers’ Almanac extended winter weather forecast for the winter of 2022-2023 in the United States. Read on.
The Farmers’ Almanac 2022-2023 Extended Weather Forecast:
Got flannel? Hot chocolate? Snowshoes? It’s time to stock up! According to our extended forecasts, this winter season will have plenty of snow, rain, and mush—as well as some record-breaking cold temperatures! We are warning readers to get ready to “Shake, shiver, and shovel!“
The first bite of winter should come earlier than last year’s. December 2022 looks stormy and cold nationwide with an active storm pattern developing and hanging around for most of the season over the eastern half of the country. (Maybe there will be a white Christmas in some areas?)
Winter Storm Warnings
What we hear more often than not is how much snow will you get? When will the winter storm warnings start? (And when will it end!?) Well, according to our extended forecast, there should be quite a few significant winter weather disturbances nationwide in 2022-2023. A few of these dates include:
— The first week of January in the Rockies and across the Plains. During this time, we see good potential for heavy snow that may reach as far south as Texas and Oklahoma, followed by a sweep of bitterly cold air.
–— January 16-23, we’ll raise another red flag for bouts of heavy rain and snow across the eastern two-thirds of the country followed by what might be one of the coldest outbreaks of arctic air we have seen in several years. How cold? Try 40 degrees below zero!
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How Much Snow Will You See This Winter Season?
Winter 2022-2023 should be dominated by an active storm track in the eastern half of the country, running from the western Gulf of Mexico to the northeast, across the Virginias, and across interior New York State and New England.
Areas south of the storm track (much of the Southeast) will see frequent storms bringing cold rains and a wintry mix of wet snow, sleet, ice, freezing rain—as well as chilly temperatures.
The I-95 corridor can be included in this winter mix zone with places to the north of the track seeing the precipitation fall more as snow and at times, a lot of it. This may be especially true over the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes area.
Snow lovers will be happy in the North Central States as they will see a fair share of storminess during the winter season, which should mean plenty of snow for winter enthusiasts to enjoy (maybe even in time for a white Christmas?).
The South Central States are forecast to see some accumulating snow, especially in early January. The Far West and the Pacific Northwest will see about-normal winter precipitation; however, the Southwest will experience less than normal.
How Cold Will It Get?
The big takeaway for our winter season forecast is that frigid temperatures should flow into many areas nationwide—especially in the North Central region, where readers will certainly be shaking and shivering!
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Hot Chocolate Warning In The East and South
A cold December and a very cold January might make readers in the Northeast shake and shiver. But February will bring milder temperatures that should make winter seem more bearable.
The Southeast will experience some shivers, especially during the month of January. Fortunately, for the snowbirds, February will likewise warm the region to near-normal winter season temperatures overall.
Extra Flannels Necessary In Other States!
Winter will feel unreasonably cold for readers in the Great Lakes region, especially in January.
Farther south, into the Southern Plains, temperatures will average chillier than normal.
The Pacific Northwest will see brisk/cool conditions, and the Southwest will be the mild area of the country, with near-normal winter temperatures.
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When will it Warm Up?
After the vernal equinox, when we should be slipping into spring, expect a lion-like end of March. There should be a wide variety of weather conditions, ranging from heavy snows to torrents of rain to gusty thunderstorms across much of the nation.
I’m originally from Georgia and have lived in Tennessee for years.
How in the heck do you lump Tennessee in with Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama when it comes to Winter??!
This is from Kansas. Your forecast for the upcoming winter is upsetting to me. I don’t want a cold winter with a lot of snow. I’m even more upset that you’re forecasting the end of March to be more lion-like. Well, assuming that this winter is to as cold and snowy as you’re forecasting, I’m not wearing a winter coat or taking any snowfall precautions, anymore, on or after the first of March.
Sounds like us on the East coast need to have the firewood stacked by Thanksgiving. Those without a need for firewood, please have another emergency heat source available with extra fuel for up to 7 days. Recheck generators, make sure they start (should be done every month or 2 if not used) and keep an extra can or 2 of fuel available just in case. Power outages happen often during storms in any season. Have extra non-perishable foods on hand in case you get snowed in for a week or more. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the city, suburbs or rural areas, it pays to be prepared in advance. OH, DON’T FORGET TO CHECK ON ELDERLY PERSONS AND THOSE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN TOO.
Will*
What will the whole state of Texas have another winter storm
Hi Kayden,
What you see here is our overall winter forecast. If you want to see the month-by-month, zoned forecast for Texas, you can become a member or order a copy of the 2023 edition of the Almanac- https://www.farmersalmanac.com/online-memberships – but to answer your question, according to our predictions, it looks like the northern areas of Texas may see the biggest potential for snow/ice storms.
Weather forecast for DC area in fall of 2022 -2023
Our fall forecast will be coming out soon – but you can also become a member of our site and get the entire year’s forecast instantly in your region – https://www.farmersalmanac.com/online-memberships
What is the weather forecast for the I-25 corridor from Ft .Collins through Denver, CO?
I can never quite figure out how southwest Ohio fits in…are we Eastern US? Central? Southern? Midwest?
Hi Joan,
On this page you will see how we break the country into zones. –https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast. Yes, some of our zones overlap so you may want to look at zone 1. And as a reminder, the weather never stays neatly inside of zones as nicely as we’d like them to.
What will winter be like in Wisconsin
How’s the weather going to be in South Georgia this winter
what will winter be like in Omaha Nebraska
Hi, Tammy! Please take a look at our weather forecast page for Nebraska here: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast/north-central-us. If you sign-up for an All-Access membership, you will be able to see the details for your region’s long-range winter forecast. You will also receive a 2023 print edition with free shipping! Sign-up here: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/online-memberships
What will winter be like in North central Iowa?
Hi, Cindy! Please take a look at our weather forecast page for Iowa here: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast/north-central-us. If you sign-up for an All-Access membership, you will be able to see the details for your region’s long-range winter forecast. You will also receive a 2023 print edition with free shipping! Sign-up here: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/online-memberships
How’s Florida going to be in the winter
Hi! Please take a look at our weather forecast page for Florida here: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast/southeast-us. If you sign-up for an All-Access membership, you will be able to see the details for your region’s long-range winter forecast. You will also receive a 2023 print edition with free shipping! Sign-up here: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/online-memberships
Is it going to be a bad winter in south Louisiana
Hi, Katy! Please take a look at our weather forecast page for Louisiana here: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast/south-central-us. If you sign-up for an All-Access membership, you will be able to see the details for your region’s long-range winter forecast. You will also receive a 2023 print edition with free shipping! Sign-up here: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/online-memberships
I love my winners in northern lower Michigan. It looks like we’re gonna have a good one this year. Can’t wait for the snow and the cold. I dress for it.
Hi, Ronnie! We’re happy to hear you’re looking forward to it! Be sure to send in a picture when it’s time. ❄️
What does the Scripps Ocean Institute say about temperature changes?
How does December 16,2022 look like snow wise?
Hi Audrey,
We have that forecast for members if you want to sign up – https://www.farmersalmanac.com/-farmers-almanac-membership or be sure to check the Farmnrs’ Almanac print edition.
Calendar
Hi, Annalise! If you would like to see a calendar of weather forecasts, select your state/region from this page and read on! https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast. Let us know if you have any questions! 🧡
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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
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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
@Ashleylamb
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.