Who can forget last winter? As we get ready to release our 2018-19 winter weather outlook, we thought we'd take a look back. How did we do with last year's forecast?
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Winter is a tough season for all of us, including winter birds and wildlife. Check out these easy ways to provide them with a safe and comfortable shelter.
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Did you know that as temperatures drop, your vehicle’s fuel consumption increases? A decrease in temperature from 75 to 44 degrees can lead to a 12 to 28 percent rise in fuel usage. Cold air is denser, causing increased drag on your car. Additionally, wind speed tends to be higher in the winter, further boosting
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From The Farmers’ Almanac Weather Archive –Extended US Winter Weather Forecast 2016-2017 While last winter was a reprieve from shoveling and high fuel bills, the party is over. According to the 2017 Farmers’ Almanac, “winter is back!” “Cold Man Winter did seem to be on vacation last year thanks to a very strong El Niño, but
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Hey FA Readers! We love discovering and featuring young, talented folks who are keeping their family’s heritage alive and well! Appalachia and Appalachian traditions have always intrigued our readers, so we asked Whitney Johnson AKA “Appalachian Forager” to share some of her favorite winter activities. Whitney is a smart business woman who mixes humor and
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From Farmers’ Almanac Weather Archive – Canada’s Extended Winter Weather Forecast 2020-2021 Winter 2020-21 The Canadian Farmers’ Almanac has an unusual forecast this year, calling it “The Winter of the Great Divide: Wet, white, and wild in the West, everything crazy in the East.” “Based on our time-tested weather formula, the forecast for the upcoming winter looks a lot
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From the archives of old Farmers’ Almanac weather forecasts. For Release: August 24, 2020 Contact: Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor 207-755-2246 [email protected] Sandi Duncan, Philom., Managing Editor, 207-755-2349 [email protected] A Winter Divided – Canadian Farmers’ Almanac Releases A Compelling Winter Weather Forecast Lewiston, ME: Winter may be a few months away, but it’s front and center
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When the cold temperatures of winter strike, which creatures tough it out, which head south, and which hibernate? Find out!
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Each year, before we launch our winter forecast, we like to take a look back at the prior year's predictions. How did we do? Here are the highlights of winter 2018-19.
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The woolly bear caterpillar has long been associated with winter weather folklore. But why? And what does he turn into come spring? Find out!
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