Bay Area residents might not need to dust off that down jacket anytime soon, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The 231-year-old guide has predicted a mild winter for other Bay Area but blistering cold for other areas of the country.
The Bay Area is expected to experience a “wet & mild” winter with above-average temperatures and precipitation. The entire Pacific Southwest region, which extends follows the coast from Fort Bragg to San Diego and west to the Nevada state line should enjoy this same mild weather this winter. The coldest temperatures will occur in mid-November, mid-January, and early February.
Above-average snows are also expected in the mountains which include popular winter desinations like Mammoth, Tahoe, and the Sierras. The stormiest periods will be in mid-to-late December, early and late January, early and late February, and late March.
In stark contrast, much of the Midwest, Deep South, Texas, and East Coast will experience a “shivery & snowy” winter, with potentially record-breaking cold up to 8°F below normal. Freezing temperatures will also lead to above-average snowfall across the region.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac claims an 80%-accuracy rate for its weather forecasts. They develop long-range weather predictions using careful historical weather analysis and scientific disciplines such as solar science, climatology, and meteorology.
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