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Hurricane Florence Sept 2018

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...
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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...
Citizen Scientist at Work

Join a Citizen Science Project!

Become a citizen scientist this year! You don’t have to have a formal science background. Here are...
Hurricane

Retired Atlantic Hurricane Names

Why do hurricane names get retired? Find out why some names are no longer used for Atlantic storms...
When is First Day of Winter?

Winter Solstice 2018: The First Day of Winter

Winter officially begins with the Winter Solstice on Friday, December 21, 2018. This is the...
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...
Moonrise

Full Moon on The Winter Solstice

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

Winter Car Emergency Kit

Keep the following supplies in your winter car emergency kit. In fact, we always say to prepare for...
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...
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.” ...
November Leaves

Thanksgiving Weather Forecast: Thankful for Milder Weather

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for us to talk turkey about the...
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How To Protect Your Plants From Frost and Freeze

Is Jack Frost nipping at your plants? One of the worries of gardeners, especially in the North, is...
Summer Forecast 2018

A Look At Last Summer's Forecast by The Old Farmer's Almanac

In every annual Old Farmer’s Almanac edition, we show you how accurate our forecast was for the...
Jack O Lanterns

Halloween Weather Forecast: Wicked Weather to Haunt The Holiday

This Halloween, along with costumes and candy, don’t forget your coat or rain jacket! See what the...
Wedding Couple

Wedding Weather

Wondering what the weather will be like for your wedding day (or any event day)? See our weather...
Weather Seasons

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

How accurate was The Old Farmer’s Almanac weather forecast this past year? Here’s a recap of 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...
Fall Mountain

2018 Fall Foliage Forecast: Vivid Northeast But Mixed Bag Elsewhere

Our 2018 Fall Foliage Forecast is out—and we’ll be frank: It’s a mixed bag! While vivid leaf color...
Fall Leaves in Water

2018 Fall Weather Forecast: Snow Before Halloween?

This summer is now tied with the summer of 1934 as the fourth hottest on record in the United...
Hurricane Katrina Satellite

Worst Hurricanes in American History (Part III)

Now that we are well into hurricane season, we’ll continue to look back at some of the most notable...
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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