CT Winter Forecast Drearier Than Usual: Farmers' Almanac

CONNECTICUT – Do the dipping temperatures have you hoping that summer's heat is about to give way to a refreshingly cool fall? What's actually on the way could fill you with dread – at least if you take the Farmer's Almanac serious.

The centuries-old forecaster has released its prediction of what's to come this winter – and it's pretty awful.

"The Northeast, including the densely populated corridor running from Washington to Boston, will experience colder-than-normal temperatures for much of the upcoming winter," the almanac said.

The coldest snap will hit during the last week of January 2020 and stretch into February, according to the forecast.

And yes, you can expect a lot of snow.

"The almanac calls for above-normal winter precipitation over the eastern third of the country as well as the Great Plains, Midwest and the Great Lakes," according to the prediction.

"With colder-than-normal temperatures in the Northeast and above-normal precipitation expected, our outlook forewarns of not only a good amount of snow, but also a wintry mix of rain and sleet—especially along the coast."

Don't expect an early spring next year, the almanac says. As well as cold and icy, this coming winter is going to be long.

"According to our long-range outlook, spring will be slow to start with winter lingering across the Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast, and New England. Occasional wet snow and unseasonably chilly conditions will hang on for a ride that you may not be able to get off until April,' the almanac said.

The Farmers' Almanac was founded In New Hampshire by David Young in 1818 and uses secret formulas to predict the weather that are kept closely guarded. It's not to be confused with The Old Farmer's Almanac, which has been forecasting the weather since 1792.

If you want to check it accuracy, last year, the Farmer's Almanac predicted:

• Colder than normal temperatures.
• More snowfall than normal.
• Bitter cold, winds and snow from mid-February.
• Cold to keep its grip on the region after the official start of spring.

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