If you're hoping for a mild summer, the Old Farmer's Almanac has some bad news. The Old Farmer's Almanac Says New York Is In For A Brutal SummerMarianVejcik MarianVejcikFor Hudson Valley residents, the forecast is pretty straightforward. The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a hot and dry summer for New York State and the Northeast in 2026, with potentially record-breaking heat waves expected at multiple points throughout the season. Split Forecast For New York StateNew York State actually gets a split forecast. Of course, it's worth noting that no forecast, including the Old Farmer's Almanac, is a guarantee.