Farmers’ Almanac releases 2026-2027 winter forecast: What to expect across the U.S.

The Farmers' Almanac has released its 2026-2027 winter forecast. Since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has issued an annual winter forecast, which it says is the longest-running long-range weather forecast in North America. With a potential "super" El Niño brewing, the powerful climate pattern could reshape winter weather across North America, significantly influencing temperature and precipitation patterns across the U.S.Let's break down what the Farmers’ Almanac prognosticators predict for each region this winter. "Small shifts in storm tracks and temperatures could make the difference between rain, sleet, freezing rain, and accumulating snow," the almanac predicts. The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a more variable and less reliable snow season for the region.