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Winter Weather Forecast 2026–2027: Where Will It Be Cold and Snowy?

What will winter 2026–2027 bring where you live? See The Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter Forecast for temperatures, snowfall, and the snowiest periods across the United States. 

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Your daily dose of holidays, words, weather & wisdom — updated every morning.

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43 Days Until Winter Begins

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Question of the Day

I always get confused about the amount of time it takes to thaw a turkey in the refrigerator. What’s the formula?

Allow about 5 hours of defrosting time for every one pound of turkey. That could be several days for a big turkey, so plan accordingly.

Word of the Day

Shanty

A small crude shelter used as a dwelling. A rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors.

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Puzzle of the Day

Why does a person who is poorly lose his sense of touch?
Because he doesn’t feel well.

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Seasonal Outlook

 

Where will it be cold and snowy?
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Long-Range Weather

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  1. Northeast
  2. Atlantic Corridor
  3. Appalachians
  4. Southeast
  5. Florida
  6. Lower Lakes
  7. Ohio Valley
  8. Deep South
  9. Upper Midwest
  10. Heartland
  11. Texas-Oklahoma
  12. High Plains
  13. Intermountain
  14. Desert Southwest
  15. Pacific Northwest
  16. Pacific Southwest
  17. Alaska
  18. Hawaii

Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

0% of Full • 29 days old
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Next Full Moon

The Full Beaver Moon, will occur on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

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