From mild and dry winters in New England and California to cold, wet conditions in Florida, The Old Farmer's Almanac's latest forecast offers a state-by-state snapshot of what Americans can expect this winter .
Why It Matters
Published since 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac claims to be the oldest continuously published periodical in the U.S.
The publication explains that its forecasts are developed using insights from three scientific disciplines: solar science, climatology, and meteorology. Solar science involves analyzing sunspots and other solar activity, while climatology focuses on weather patterns, and meteorology studies atmospheric conditions.
What To Know
Much of the country was expected to be mild and dry. New England, including Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachu