Early Snowfall

Some states are experiencing an early snowfall and others are predicted to get some real soon. Snowfalls are normally not until later on in November but certainly are not unheard of in October. In fact some middle west states have recieved snowfall before as early as Sept although it never stuck around long when it came that early.

Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts Cold Winter Ahead

Colder than normal temperatures and above average snowfall are predicted for the mid-Atlantic this winter, according to the 2006-2007 Old Farmer's Almanac.

The season's first snowfall should be in December, publisher John Pierce predicts, but he expects February to have well below average temperatures and slightly above average precipitation.

"If you're going to take a month-long vacation this winter, February is the month to avoid," says Pierce.

Still, sunny days will be plentiful, with near-normal rainfall accumulations.

The winter's bone-chilling readings are expected to give way to an early, lasting spring. Pierce says rising temperatures will top historic averages and usher in a mild, but dry, summer.

Forecasters for the Old Farmer's Almanac put great stock in sunspots. Prognosticators say solar activity means there is a strong chance our region may be threatened by a hurricane in September.

"All the factors are in play, there's plenty of heat in the ocean, the storm track has shifted," Pierce says. "There's a high probability that the East Coast will get clobbered next fall."

Hurricanes are expected to spare the Gulf Coast this year, even though above average rainfall is predicted for New Orleans and areas still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.

"For the next two years at least, there will be some very significant weather events and its due to the change in the solar cycle," says Pierce.