Old Farmer’s Almanac Map Shows States Facing ‘Snowier-Than-Normal' Winters

The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its updated winter forecast for the 2026-27 season, indicating that certain U.S. regions may face colder temperatures and above-average snowfall. While millions of Americans could experience a relatively mild winter, several areas, particularly in the Northeast, Appalachians, and Western United States, are forecasted to endure harsher conditions.

The Almanac predicts that the Northeast, Appalachians, Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest, and Alaska will likely encounter snowy winters, with the Appalachians facing the most challenging conditions. In contrast, the Southeast, Texas, Florida, and the High Plains are expected to have warmer-than-normal winters with near-normal or below-normal snowfall.

The Almanac attributes these differences to the influence of a strengthening El Niño, which is projected to bring above-normal temperatures and wetter-than-normal conditions to parts of the southern tier of the country. Despite the varied winter outlook, both the Old Farmer's Almanac and the Farmers' Almanac agree that the nation will not experience uniformly harsh conditions, with some areas expected to face more significant snowfall.