Farmers' Almanac Releases Winter '24/'25 Forecast

It's only mid-August, and while many of us are still sweating through the warmest days of the year, the Farmers' Almanac has their eyes set on Winter '24/'25.

The publication's predictions might be considered controversial, but they provide a glimpse into colder and snowier days to come. As skiers, that's more than enough to scratch our itch. See below.

The Farmers' Almanac has labeled Winter '24/'25 as a "wet whirlwind". In other words, they're expecting an increase in precipitation in the majority of regions, as seen in the map above.

The Northeast could see a particularly snowy winter, with the publication even calling out that ski-lovers could enjoy an increase in "fresh powder days" in interior-New England and upstate New York. The forecast agrees with recent La Niña models that suggest that the Pacific Northwest will see a colder and wetter-than average winter thanks to the northerly jet stream:

"The Northeast is in the bullseye for a barrage of storms this winter, with the Farmers’ Almanac calling for above-normal amounts of winter precipitation. Ski-lovers will enjoy nice powder days. Snow will likely be more plentiful in the interior and mountainous regions of New England and the Northeast, while those near the coast can expect more sleet and rain. And if you live in the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, or Southeast, get ready for a wet, white, and slushy season."

On the flip side, The Farmers' Almanac is warning that the Southwest and Central States (Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana) could see a "drier" winter with below-average precipitation. Skiers in these regions will certainly hope that the Farmers' Almanac missed the mark on these predictions.

We're still quite a ways out from winter, but the Farmers' Almanac is "red flagging" an "active storm track" in late January 2025 that could bring widespread snow and strong winds for the eastern half of the country. Additionally, they're "circling" the first week of February for a storm that could deliver six inches of snow across Texas.

Take The Farmers' Almanac's predictions with a grain of salt and do with them as you will. It's important to remember, however, that long range weather forecasting isn't an exact science, and the actual results will certainly change.

With that said, based on the Farmers' Almanac's predictions, it appears that they largely agree with the likes of NOAA that La Niña will occur during Winter '24/'25. Typically, that means a better ski season for the Pacific Northwest, and a poorer ski season for the Southwest and parts of the Rockies.

Like any starry-eyed skier, I'm personally hoping for above-average snow and below-average temperatures from coast to coast. That's unlikely, so I'll settle for a fruitful La Niña for the majority of the Intermountain West, and perhaps an above-average season for our friends in the Northeast.

Keep it here at POWDER Magazine as Winter '24/'25 approaches. Will keep you covered on La Niña, snow forecasts, and more!

Related: La Niña Winter '24/'25: Ski Resorts in the Bullseye

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