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2019 Hurricane Names

Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael… Wondering where all these names come from? Here’s the list...
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...
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 all...
Frost Leaf

How to Predict a Frost

Learn how to predict frost, differentiate between a light frost and a hard freeze, and protect your...
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Keeping Plants Watered in Dry, Hot Summers

Keeping your plants properly watered during dry, hot summers isn’t easy. Here are our tips to help...
When is First Day of Winter?

Winter Solstice 2019: The First Day of Winter

Winter officially begins with the Winter Solstice on Saturday, December 21, 2019. This is the...
Hurricane from Above

Top Deadliest Hurricanes

Here are the Top Ten Deadliest Hurricanes in U.S. history.  Listed below are the tropical cyclones...
Ice melt

The Polar Vortex: When a Warmer Climate Means Colder Weather

Although much of the early winter season had been mild in many places, January brought some...
Snowy City Street

The Top 5 Coldest Cities: Winter 2019

What are the top 5 coldest cities in the United States? Here’s the list, based on average ...
Grosbeak

Citizen Science Projects | 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count

Join a citizen science project! If you can count birds, bees, or garden bugs, you’ve got the skills...
Courtly Love

Was Valentine's Day Once Warmer?

When Valentine’s Day (on February 14) became popular in the Middle Ages, the climate was warmer...
Blizzard

Why February Is Cold

Our coldest months are December, January, and February in North America. Someone recently asked me...
Spring Weather

2019 Spring Weather Forecast

The end of winter is near, which means spring is just around the corner! Will the arrival of spring...
American Football (NFL)

Super Bowl 2019 Forecast and Looking Back!

Super Bowl LIII, the biggest game of the year, is Sunday, February 3, 2019! It will be played in...
Groundhog

Groundhog Day Forecast? The Almanac Asks Punxsutawney Phil

Groundhog Day weather forecasts are always a fun pastime. The Almanac predicts either six more...
Winter Road

Winter Car Emergency Kit

Keep the following supplies in your winter car kit. Emergencies can happen to anyone. Prepare for...
Garden Spider

How Insects Predict Weather

Next time you see an insect, check out what it’s doing! It could let you know something about the...
Cow

Can Animals Predict the Weather? Animal Proverbs

Observe animals and you’ll see that they, too, have their own ways of predicting weather. Here are...
Backyard Bird

How Birds Predict Weather

Did you know that bird behavior can help us predict the weather? Closely observe nature and your...
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Temperature Conversion: Celsius to Fahrenheit

Looking to change Fahrenheit to Celsius or Celsius to Fahrenheit? Use our simple Celsius to...
Sun

Does the Sun Affect our Weather and Climate?

There have many arguments about whether or not variations in the Sun’s activity affect our weather...
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Forecast for The 2019 Total Lunar Eclipse: Cloudy or Clear?

You are cordially invited to the most star-studded event of the season—and we don’t mean some...
Hurricane

Retired Atlantic Hurricane Names

Why do hurricane names get retired? Find out why some names are no longer used for Atlantic storms...
Moonrise

Full Moon on The Winter Solstice

Since 1793, when the Almanac began tracking heavenly events and seasonal changes, the Moon has been...
Winter Storm

Are You Prepared for the Next Blizzard?

Are you really prepared for the next blizzard? Let’s check. Here are five easy ways to be better...
Sparrow in Winter Hat

A Wet, Shivery New Year's Eve to Ring in 2019

Whether you’re planning to ring in the new year at an outdoor celebration or in the comfort of your...
Wool Socks

How to Keep Warm in Winter

Where I live, winter temperatures are often in the single digits, but no matter where you live,...
Old Farmer's Almanac Winter

How We Predict the Weather

Every year, folks ask us … what’s our secret to predicting the long-range weather? The Old Farmer’s...
Hay Bales In Winter

2018–2019 Winter Weather Forecast

Sunshine or snow? Be in the know! Read the official 2019 Winter Weather Forecast from North America...
Snowy Fir Tree

Dreaming of a White Christmas? | 2018 Christmas Forecast

For many folks, waking up to a blanket of fresh snow on Christmas morning is what truly makes for a...
Hurricane Isabel 2003

2018 Hurricane Season Summary and Facts

The official 2018 Hurricane season ended on November 30. How did it go? Here’s the summary of what...
Frosty Eyes

Cold Fingers, Toes, and Nose? Watch for Cold Injuries

Many of us look forward to winter with its peaceful landscapes and fun in the snow. But winter also...
Snowflake

How to Make Paper Snowflakes

Here are simple instructions on how to make paper snowflakes to decorate your wintery wonderland...
Jean Hilliard

Frozen Stiff: A True Story of Winter Survival

Here’s a chilling true story to welcome winter, as well as five tips to keep yourself safe from...
Goose Bone Method

Forecasting Weather With a Goose Bone

Can you really predict weather with a goose bone? Back around the turn of the last century, in the...
Cloudy Sky

Weather Sayings and Their Meanings

Ready for do-it-yourself weather predicting? Long before meteorologists had sophisticated...
Hurricane Michael

Does Warmer Weather Mean More Hurricanes and Tornadoes?

This past hurricane season was a notable one, with some very strong and unusual storms in the...
Winter Sun

The Old Farmer's Almanac and NOAA Predict a Less Severe Winter

Like clockwork, the weather forecasters at NOAA have released an update for their annual winter...

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