Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts First Wisconsin Snowfall

It doesn't feel like it just yet but fall will be here soon and shortly after that will come winter with cold temperatures and snow. Yay.

It has been a pretty hot summer so far, with long periods of steaming conditions and lots of sunshine, which we are pretty much deprived of throughout the rest of the year in Duluth.

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However, by the looks of it, you'll want to soak up as much as you can because it won't last too much longer - snow is in the forecast for Wisconsin.

That's according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. You may believe in their methodology or you may not but you can't deny that seeing snow in the forecast is still jarring, right? Let's dive in.

How Does The Old Farmer's Almanac Come Up With Their Forecast?

The Old Farmer's Almanac takes data from solar patterns, historical weather conditions and solar activity to form their forecasts, along with a few other conditions they keep secret. They have been doing this since 1792.

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Some scoff at their forecasts and others take it as a tried-and-true forecast. No matter where you fall between the two, it's always alarming when the first snow of the season pops up in their forecast!

Old Farmer's Almanac Shares First Snow Prediction For Wisconsin

With the 2025 - 2026 winter season right around the corner, you'll want to brace yourself. The Old Farmer's Almanac says Wisconsin will get its first snow of the season next month. Yup, in September.

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According to their forecast, the first snow will fall between September 20th through the 27th. It won't be a whiteout or a big storm but it will be enough to qualify as the first snowfall of the season. Yikes.

The good news is that it will be brief for now, with sunny and warm conditions rounding out the rest of the month. I am ready for fall but it is a bit too early for a September snowfall, no?