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Hurricane Florence Sept 2018

Hurricane Names for the 2020 Hurricane Season

This year’s hurricane season has been “extremely active.” In fact, we’ve already run through the...
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...
Autumn Road

November 2020 Forecast: Weather to Be Thankful For

Ready for your November 2020 weather forecast? Michael Steinberg, Old Farmer’s Almanac...
Hurricanes - Digital Map

2020 Hurricane Season Forecast

Hurricane season 2020 officially began on June 1. See the latest on hurricane activity and the full...
Pothos houseplant

Houseplant Care Guide

Here are quick tips to keep your houseplants happy and healthy. From knowing how often to water to...
Halloween Forecast

October 2020 Forecast: Time to Go Drip-or-Treating

Find out if Halloween weather will bring a trick or treat this year. Here’s our October 2020...
Autumn leaves in snow

Fall Weather Forecast 2020: October Brings a Treat for Halloween

As the days shorten and the leaves turn, we march on through autumn! Wondering what sort of weather...
Coneflowers: Winterizing Your Perennial Garden

How to Cut Back Perennials in Fall

How do you cut back perennials? Some can be cut down after the first killing frost; others can be...
Onion Skins

Signs of a Bad Winter: Squirrels, Onion Skins, and Other Folklore

I sometimes wonder why I am in the climate business. According to folklore, just look at the...
Spider Web

How Insects Predict the Weather

Can insects predict the weather? Next time you see an insect, spider, or other “creepy-crawly,”...
Frost Leaf

How to Predict a Frost

Frost is one of a gardener’s worst foes! Learn how to predict frost, understand the difference...
woolly-bear-caterpillar-winter

Woolly Bear Caterpillars and Weather Prediction

Woolly bear caterpillars—also called woolly worms—have a reputation for being able to forecast the...
Autumn Foliage on Lake

Fall Foliage: Be Prepared for Peak Foliage

Have the leaves start changing in your area? When will they peak? Find tips for spotting peak...
Persimmon

Predicting Weather Using a Persimmon Seed

According to traditional weather folklore, you can predict winter weather with a persimmon seed....
Red-Tailed Hawk

Signs of Autumn: Birds, Leaves, and Fading Sunlight

Hawks migrating, bears foraging, acorns falling. Signs of fall are all around. Anyone who’s sweated...
Weather Sprite

Lightning Sprites, Elves, and Trolls: Magic in the Skies

Ever heard of lightning’s stranger cousins—red sprites, blue jets, elves, trolls, and gnomes? No,...
Heatwaves! Top 10 Tips to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

Heat Waves: 10 Tips for Extreme Heat Safety

There’s hot summer weather—and then there are heat waves. Much like other natural disasters, heat...
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 an “Indian summer...
2021 Winter Extended Forecast Full Map

2020-2021 Winter Weather Forecast

Your long wait is over! Behold the FULL 2020-2021 winter weather forecast for the U.S. and Canada–...
When is First Day of Winter?

Winter Solstice 2020: The First Day of Winter

The winter solstice is Monday, December 21, 2020. This is the astronomical first day of winter in...
Weather Seasons

How Accurate Is The Old Farmer's Almanac's Weather Forecast?

How accurate was The Old Farmer’s Almanac weather forecast this past year? Here’s how our 2019–2020...
Weather Conditions

How The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts The Weather

Every year, folks ask us … “How does The Old Farmer’s Almanac predict the weather?” As America’s...
Rain Garden

Create a Rain Garden: Two Designs and Plant List

With a rain garden, use—don’t lose—the torrent of rain water that falls on your paved areas and...
Sundog

What Are Sundogs? Rainbows Beside the Sun!

Ever seen a rainbow-colored patch of light on the side of the Sun? This is called a “sundog” (or “...
Rural Hay Bales

Summer Weather Forecast 2020: Hot Weather Continues Into August

Ready for August? We predicted that summer weather would be warmer than average this summer, and it...
Morning Glory Blue

Predicting the Weather With Plants

Wondering what the weather will be today? Look no further than your garden! These weather-...
Cricket

Predict the Temperature with Cricket Chirps

We all know the evening sound of a cricket. Did you know the number of cricket chirps report the...
Lightning Myths

Lightning Storms: 10 Safety Tips You Should Know

Lightning can be awesome to watch but, yes, it can be dangerous and even deadly. Did you know:...
Classifying Clouds

Cloud Guide: Types of Clouds and Weather They Predict!

By observing clouds, you can often predict the incoming weather! See our Guide to Clouds with...
Cloud Shapes 5: What Do You See?

How Do Clouds Form?

Normally, our sky explorations involve the Moon and planets. But the practical effects on our lives...
Mushroom Rain Cloud

Rare Cloud Formations and Cool Pictures

One of the enjoyable pastimes of weather addiction is cloud watching. Here are some rare and unsual...
Noctilucent Clouds

Noctilucent Clouds: They Come From Outer Space!

They’re back! It’s noctilucent cloud season! Every summer, eerie electric-blue clouds ripple across...
Cow

Can Animals Predict the Weather? Animal Proverbs

Observe animals and you’ll see that they, too, have their own ways of predicting the weather. Here...
Rainclouds over Farm Field

Weather Lore for May

Some people rely more on weather lore than the weatherman. Here are some of our favorite weather...
Tornado Touch Ground

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...
Hurricane

Retired Atlantic Hurricane Names

Did you know that hurricane names could be retired? Find out why some names are no longer used for...
Cherry blossoms on branch

Spring Weather Forecast 2020: A Slow Start?

Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner! Will we be graced with a warm start to the...

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