Farmers Almanac Warns of Severe North American Winter

[Hybridstorm_November2001]

http://www.playfuls.com/news_002021_Old ... _2007.html

What does everyone think of their prediction? I personally enjoying reading the Farmers Almanac Forecasts, from an Entertainment stand point. Although I've read that a study was done that showed the publication's accuracy was slightly better than flipping a coin; over the 60%.

[Tstormwatcher]

I hope they are right, after last winters warmth and the heat of this summer, we could use a good cold winter. I want to see snow here in eastern NC

[all_we_know_is_FALLING]

I hope so. Kinda.. I would like a few snowfalls down here in the Delta like we had last year, but I know that means a harsh harsh winter for those up north.

[Trugunzn]

I agree with them, I think this could be a a very violent winter with the cold and snow.

[Extremeweatherguy]

If this does end up being one of the coldest winters EVER recorded, like they are predicting, then I may even be in for a little winter here in Houston too.

[bob rulz]

I hope we have a harsh winter. I've been waiting for another one for a long time...I love cold and snow.

[WhiteShirt]

If this does end up being one of the coldest winters EVER recorded, like they are predicting, then I may even be in for a little winter here in Houston too.

I don't have a copy of the Farmer's Almanac yet. Does it say this may be one of the coldest winters ever recorded? I'm ready for a frigid winter.

[Extremeweatherguy]

If this does end up being one of the coldest winters EVER recorded, like they are predicting, then I may even be in for a little winter here in Houston too.

I don't have a copy of the Farmer's Almanac yet. Does it say this may be one of the coldest winters ever recorded? I'm ready for a frigid winter.

I got that statement from the article at the top of the page.

Here is the actual quote:

The 190-years old publication predicts with an accuracy between 80 and 85% how weather will evolve and Americans should worry: OFA says this winter will be one of the coldest ever recorded.

[WhiteShirt]

bring it on!

[Scott Patterson]

The Colorado mountains need a prolonged cold spell of -40 or lower. The lack of cold weather is becoming devastating to our forest. Even where I live it hasn'r dropped into the -40's in 15 years or so, and this is causing havock.

[Extremeweatherguy]

I just realized that two of the coldest winters ever (1899 and 1977) occured during weak el ninos. Since this winter is expected to have a weak el nino, I can see how there would be a higher than normal risk. Will be interesting to watch.

BTW: winter 2004 also had a weak El Nino and featured the great christmas eve TX snowstorm.

[CrazyC83]

How would winter be affected by a Super El Nino?

[Extremeweatherguy]

[gboudx]

I wonder how much that "Snowier than Normal" over NTX will be in the form of sleet and freezing rain?

[JonathanBelles]

i want some snow!!

[bob rulz]

Cold and snowy in the Pacific Northwest usually means cold and snowy here in northern Utah as well...sweet!

[Hybridstorm_November2001]

Cool. Thanks for posting the Map Extremeweatherguy.

[Duffy]

hmmmm i read the oppossite...that El Nino conditions will cause it to be mild...at least here in the Northeastern US

[rsdoug1981]

hmmmm i read the oppossite...that El Nino conditions will cause it to be mild...at least here in the Northeastern US

A weak to moderate el nino will cause an active southern branch of the jet stream and actually increase the possibilities of nor'easters. Accuweather has a nice graphic up concerning the effects of a weak to moderate el nino similar to the one that is expected this winter.

[Duffy]

Do you have a link to that ?