Last winter’s weather predictions were strong, but nature threw us a few curveballs. Our “Shake, Shiver, Shovel” winter forecast was based on our proprietary formula that considers astronomical data as well as other factors. But Mother Nature reminds us from time to time that she has the last word. Here’s how we were correct as
Last winter Our “Shake, Shiver, Shovel” winter forecast was based on our proprietary formula that considers astronomical data as well as other factors. But Mother Nature reminds us from time to time that she has the last word. Here’s how we were correct as well as some unexpected anomalies: Winter started off as we predicted,
Last year, our extended weather forecast for Canada called for a “frosty flip flop” winter. And for all intents and purposes, that’s what transpired. What started out as a cold December in the West and mild in the East, flipped to mild conditions in the West and cold in the East (January), and remained that
Our Long Range forecasts fared well. The Farmers’ Almanac predicted winter weather 2021-2022 to be a “frosty flip flop winter” and that’s what we got! We also warned our readers of a few big, unusual storms that would come to pass: An early-season nor’easter at the end of October and a late-season blizzard during the
Farmers’ Almanac has been providing accurate long-range weather forecasts since 1818. But have you ever wondered how these forecasts are made? It's all in the formula.
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.