What the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for this winter in Petersburg

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The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a generally mild and drier winter for the Atlantic Corridor, including Virginia's Tri-Cities area.

Temperatures are expected to be above normal, with the coldest periods in late December and parts of January.

Both precipitation and snowfall are forecast to be below normal, with most snow expected in late December, early January, and late February.

The first day of winter is Dec. 21, and the Farmers' Almanac predicts a wet-and-wild mix for residents up and down the Atlantic Coast, including Petersburg, VA and the Tri-Cities area.

"You should expect some heavy rain with just enough snow to keep you guessing," Farmers' Almanac stated in its YouTube video .

The first day of winter begins on the day of the winter solstice , when