Farmer's Almanac Releases Long-Range Forecast For 2017 In New Jersey

The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its long-range weather predictions for the rest of 2016 and into 2017.

If the publication's long-range forecast is accurate, we can expect tropical storm and hurricane threats in late August, a cool September and above-normal temperatures this winter in the central part of the Atlantic Corridor region, which includes New Jersey.

Of course, these are long-range predictions so don't make your vacation plans around them. But the Old Farmer's Almanac boasts an 80 percent accuracy rate.

"Our famous predictions (traditionally 80% accurate) are made 18 months in advance, and meant to help you make more informed decisions for long-term planning," the publication says.

Last year, the publication predicted a snowy winter for the region. As it turns out, we did experience record-breaking snowfall during a January blizzard.

Here's what's predicted:

August/September: According to the long-term predictions, there could be a hurricane threat later this month, with temperatures remaining hot. September will have a mix of rains, sunshine and cool temperatures, the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts.

Winter: Winter temperatures will be "above normal" with the coldest periods in late December, early to mid- and mid- to late January, and early and mid-February. Snowfall will be below normal in the central part of the Atlantic Corridor region, which spans from Massachusetts to Virginia.

Spring: Spring 2017 will be rainier than normal.

Summer: This should be welcome news given the recent temperatures: the Old Farmer's Almanac thinks summer 2017 will be cooler and rainier than normal.

Fall: Next fall will be slightly warmer than normal.

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