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Hurricane: A View from Outer Space

Hurricane Forecast 2017 | Hurricane Facts and Common Questions

Find the Atlantic hurricane forecast for 2017—plus, hurricane facts and information from The Old...
Rainbows over Bryce Canyon

What is a Rainbow? | How Rainbows Form

What is a rainbow? Most everyone has seen a rainbow sometime in their life, but do you know how...
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List of Names for 2017 Hurricane Season

Tropical storms have been named for 2017, so here is the list of hurricane names for the Atlantic...
Wilson Bentley

The First Snowflake Photographer, Wilson Bentley

Is there any truth to the old saw, “No two snowflakes are alike”? Wilson A. Bentley, a farmer and...
Alphabet from Space

Reading the Weather: The Alphabet from Space

We’ve all gazed at the clouds, and seen different shapes such as animals or faces, right? Here’s a...
Sniffles

What a Stuffy Nose Teaches Us About A Heat Wave

Are you celebrating winter with the dreaded common cold? It may be miserable, but it is showing you...
Extra! Dec 2015 Weather

“It Was So Cold That . . .”

Canadians know cold. And when they talk about it, you pay attention. These reports caught our eye,...
Snowy Mountains

First Snow: Polish the Skis and Snowboards

November opened with cool temperatures and good snow in the West. That whoop you are hearing is...
Woven Knots

How to Tie Knots

Learning how to tie knots is a very useful skill. Here’s how to tie knots, including all the basics...
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Weather Proverbs and Prognostics: Rain and Clouds

Predict the weather with our collection of weather proverbs and folklore about rain and clouds....
Giant Pines

Outdoors Tips: Fishing, Camping, Sky Watching

Heading outdoors for camping, fishing, or sky watching? Here are some great tips and tools to help...
Classifying Clouds

Types of Clouds

By observing clouds, you can often predict the incoming weather. Clouds are classified by their...
Fall Road

Indian Summer: What, Why, and When

In the fall, it seems that almost any warm day is referred to by most people as “Indian summer.” ...
Mountain Hiking

How to Estimate Distances

Did you know that your arm is about ten times longer than the distance between your eyes? That fact...
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Eclipse 2017 Weather Forecasts

As the total solar eclipse of 2017 inches nearer and nearer, our attention turns to what will make...
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Predicting Weather Using a Persimmon Seed

According to weather folklore, you can predict winter weather with a persimmon seed. Here’s how to...
Heatwaves! Top 10 Tips to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

Heat Waves: 10 Tips for Extreme Heat Safety

What do you do when a heat wave hits?  This summer has brought some record-breaking summer...
Hurricane Katrina Satellite

Worst Hurricanes in American History (Part III)

Now that we are well into hurricane season, I am continuing a look back at some of the most notable...
Robert B. Thomas, Founder of The Old Farmer's Almanac

How We Predict the Weather

How does The Old Farmer’s Almanac make its long-range predictions? We have a unique, age-old...
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Woolly Bear Caterpillars and Weather Prediction

The woolly bear caterpillar—also called woolly worm and fuzzy worm—has the reputation of being able...
Cricket

Predict Temperature with Cricket Chirps

Did you know that you can tell the temperature by counting the chirps of a cricket? It’s true! Here...
Hurricane Carol

Worst Hurricanes in American History (Part II)

With the beginning of hurricane season in June, last month we began to look back on some of the...
Lightning Storm

Nature’s Fireworks: Thunderstorm Facts and Lore

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that today’s 4th of July festivities will bring fireworks in the...
Intense Storms

Surviving Power Outages During a Storm

This summer brings intense storm systems—and a season of power outages. Don’t wait for the next...
Doomsday Cloud

Phoning in New Clouds: Part 3 – Meet the Newest Clouds

As I’ve mentioned before, twelve new cloud types were announced this past year. Some of the most...
U.S. Summer Weather Forecast 2017

Summer Weather Forecast

We bring you the 2017 Summer Weather Forecast summary for the U.S. and Canada. When we released The...
Bride in Evergreens

Wedding Weather Forecasts

Wondering what the weather will be like for your wedding day? See our weather prediction tools—plus...
Beach Imbrella

UV Index Chart: Time to Burn

The UV Index chart tells you how quickly you will burn your skin without protection so that you can...
Galveston Hurricane

Worst Hurricanes in American History (Part I)

With the start of hurricane season upon us, let’s look back on some of the worst, most destructive ...
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Temperature Conversion Celsius to Fahrenheit

Looking to change Fahrenheit to Celsius or Celsius to Fahrenheit? Use our Celsius to Fahrenheit...
Cloud Shaped Like Waves

Phoning in New Clouds: Part 2 – Meet the Newest Clouds

My last post celebrated cloud lovers and how they shook the science world with their cell phones....
Cloud Shaped Like a Dove

Phoning in New Clouds: Part 1

Reach into your pocket and you will find the newest weather instrument—your cell phone. Thanks to...
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Power Outages: What to Do Before, During, and After an Outage

What should you do in case of a power outage? Here’s some advice on preparing for and enduring any ...
Hurricane

How to Survive a Hurricane: Hurricane Safety Tips

All U.S. Atlantic seaboard and Gulf coastal areas are subject to hurricanes or tropical storms. If...
Bottled Water

Emergency Survival Kit

Keep the following supplies in your emergency survival kit, and you will be prepared for any...
Flooding Fields

How to Survive a Flood: Flood Safety Tips

Are you in a flood-susceptible area? Know your flood safety guidelines, courtesy of FEMA and the...
Tornado survival

How to Survive a Tornado: Tornado Safety Tips

Did you know that the United States has the highest incidence of tornadoes in the world? Before you...
Summer in the Fields

2017 Summer Forecast From The Old Farmer's Almanac

What’s the summer weather outlook? Here’s your 2017 U.S. summer forecast from The 2017 Old Farmer’s...
Begonia Houseplant

House Plant Growing Tips

Here are a few key growing tips for houseplants. Please add your own tips at the end of this page!...
Weather - 2015 November Extra

The Facts Behind Weather Folklore

Scientists now—finally—admit that many weather proverbs are TRUE!  Weather proverbs—the delightful...
Weather Update Map - May 2017

Summer 2017 Weather Predictions

With winter behind us, let’s look ahead to see our most likely weather over the rest of spring and...
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Long-Range Weather Predictions for May 2017

Here are the May 2017 long-range weather forecasts for the U.S. and Canada, courtesy of The 2017...

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