Farmers’ Almanac releases 2025-2026 winter weather forecast for New England, the country

Do you like your winters cold and snowy? If you live in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut you may be in luck.

The 209th edition of the Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Chill, Snow, Repeat” winter for the United States, characterized by dramatic temperature swings, widespread wintry weather, and frequent storms.

The forecast anticipates an early start to cold and snowy conditions in some regions, potentially as soon as September, with the coldest outbreaks spanning from the Northern Plains to New England.

Nationally, expect classic winter patterns: impressive snowfall in the Pacific Northwest mountains, a “winter wonderland” in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, wetter-than-average conditions in the Southwest and Southern Plains (with occasional freezing precipitation), and average temperatures in the Southeast with wet periods and rare snow in northern Appalachians.

For Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, the forecast calls for a cold and snowy season with frequent snowstorms, particularly in January and February, which should delight snow enthusiasts.

Coldest conditions are expected mid-month in January and February, with the region experiencing some of the nation’s lowest temperatures overall.

Precipitation will lean toward snow, though coastal areas may see rain mixing in at times.

The almanac’s methodology combines historical weather data, solar science, and mathematical formulas to make these long-range predictions.

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