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Hurricane Florence Sept 2018

Hurricane Names for the 2021 Hurricane Season

Here are the 2021 hurricane names for both the Altantic Basin and the Eastern North-Pacific. Is...
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...
Snow from Window

Household Uses for Winter Snow and Ice

If winter means snow where you live, here’s some good news: Snow is very useful! Just as autumn...
Winter Snow Path

Long-Range Weather Forecast

Find the 2021 long-range weather summary and month-by-month predictions for your city, state or...
Storm Brewing

7-Day Weather Forecast

Get today’s forecast for your area as well as the upcoming week’s predictions, including current...
Rainbow from Clouds

Weather History Search

See past weather reports with The Old Farmer’s Almanac weather history tool. Find historical...
2021 Winter Extended Forecast Full Map

2020-2021 Winter Weather Forecast

What’s the 2021 winter forecast? Take a look at our long-range predictions by region for winter...
Icicle

January Forecast 2021: A Chilly Start to the New Year

Chill out! Our January 2021 weather forecast is here. Let’s take a look at what sort of weather we...
Winter Sunrise

Winter Solstice 2020: The First Day of Winter

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

Christmas Weather Forecast 2020: Will It Be a White Christmas?

Are snowflakes on your wish list? Our cool White Christmas weather tool lets you plug in your...
Snowflake

How to Make Paper Snowflakes

Turn your home into a winter wonderland with paper snowflakes! Perfect for a snow day, this easy...
2020 Hurricane Season Summary Map

2020 Hurricane Season Forecast

An “extremely active” hurricane season was predicted—and it broke records! See the latest on the...
Snowman

December Forecast 2020: Some Chilling News

Ready for our December 2020 weather forecast? This month begins the “meteorlogical winter.” It’s...
Wishbone

Predicting Weather with a Wishbone

Can you really predict weather with a wishbone? Back around the turn of the last century, in the...
Winter Road

Winter Car Emergency Kit

Emergencies can happen to anyone. Prepare for the worst-case scenario (especially in wintertime) by...
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10 Myths About the Cold Weather

Can cold weather give you a cold? Do you lose most of your body heat through your head? Is a cup of...
Thanksgiving Snowstorm 1950

Historic Thanksgiving Storms

Has wild weather ever disrupted your Thanksgiving? Here are 5 of the biggest Thanksgiving storms in...
Wool Socks

How to Keep Warm in Winter

Keeping warm is a basic need we all share. As we go into winter’s chilliest months, we present our...
Weather Gifts 2020

10 Gifts for Weather Watchers and Outdoor Lovers

Need Christmas gift ideas for the weather watchers and outdoor lovers in your life? Do you know a...
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...
Autumn Road

November 2020 Forecast: Weather to Be Thankful For

Ready for your November 2020 weather forecast? Michael Steinberg, Old Farmer’s Almanac...
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: Not-So-Scary Halloween Weather

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...
Spider Web

How Insects Predict the Weather

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

How to Predict a Frost

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

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