Predicting the Weather

Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been known for its traditionally 80 percent accurate forecasts. Find out how we predict the weather. Plus, discover sure-fire (?) methods for predicting the weather yourself, based on animals’ signals, cloud types, and even pig spleens!

traffic chaos in blizzard conditions. Winter snow road

What Makes a Blizzard—and Why They’re Hard to Predict

Blizzard Definition, Forecasting, and Famous Forecast Failures

Herring Run: How These Fish Predict Spring Weather and Help Gardeners

From Fish to Forecaster: What the Herring Run Tells Us About Spring Weather

How Accurate is The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Weather Forecast?

How We Did With Last Year’s Winter Predictions

2025-26 Winter Weather Day 5

The 2025-2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac U.S. Winter Weather Forecast

How The Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts the Weather

Our Unique Formula to Forecasting Long-Range Weather

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Predicting Weather Using a Persimmon Seed

What Does Your Persimmon Seed Reveal?

How the Almanac’s Forecasting Methodology is Different

How do long-range predictions by The Old Farmer’s Almanac work?

fluffy white clouds in the sky, what type of cloud is that

Cloud Guide: Types of Clouds and Weather They Predict!

Learn About the Many Different Cloud Types

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Predicting Weather with a Pig Spleen

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Predicting Weather with a Wishbone

Foretelling Weather: The Ol' Goose Bone Method

Predicting the Weather With Plants

Look to These Plants for Your Daily Forecast

Weather Computers, the Moon Landing, and Your Microwave

A New Forecasting System Comes to Life

Predicting Tornadoes: Off the Radar Screen