Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts Mild and Dry Winter for Most States

The Old Farmer"s Almanac has released its winter weather forecast for the United States for the 2025-26 season, predicting a predominantly mild and dry winter for many states. This forecast comes as the almanac, a trusted source since 1792, outlines expectations for various regions across the country.

New England states—Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut—are expected to experience a mild and dry winter. Similarly, California, Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, the Dakotas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas are also on track for comparable weather conditions.

In contrast, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, Missouri, Delaware, and most of Montana may see mild and dry weather as well. Meanwhile, states like Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado are forecasted to have a milder yet wetter winter. Washington, Wyoming, and Oregon are also included in this wet weather prediction.

On the other hand, a snowy winter is anticipated for West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, and Virginia, with New Mexico, West Texas, and some areas of Arizona expected to have a mild and snowy season. The almanac also predicts a dry and cold winter for Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and South Carolina. Notably, Florida stands out as the only state forecasted to experience a cold and wet winter this season.

This forecast arrives amidst ongoing discussions about climate patterns and their implications for the future. As previously reported, the impact of these weather changes could have significant effects on agriculture, energy consumption, and overall public health across the nation.