Farmer's Almanac Prediction For Rest Of Minnesota Winter 2025

The holidays are in the rear view and now we’re stuck in the dead of winter - the longest month of the year - with nothing to look forward to except warmer weather in a few months... ;)

Alright, alright, I’ll stop being a downer. Blame it on the lack of Vitamin D. Here we are, shivering through the cold with no end in sight, just waiting to see what the rest of winter has in store for us in the Land of 10,000 frozen lakes.

Craig Veltri

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How Does the Farmer's Almanac Predict the Weather?

Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has used a unique, proprietary method of predicting weather that is still used today. They employ three scientific disciplines: Solar science, Climatology, and Meteorology.

There are countless ways to predict what’s coming our way throughout the year.

13 Ways Nature Predicts a Harsh Winter in Minnesota

Nature is pretty amazing and can do some strange stuff that sometimes we don't totally understand. Some of those crazy things are ways that nature can predict there will be a harsh winter for us in Minnesota. These are according to the Farmer's Alamanac.

Gallery Credit: Carly Ross

We were spoiled last year with super mild temps and light snow. This year, I've been seeing predictions all across the board saying we were going to get slammed with snow and cold and others saying it was going to be mild. So, what did the Farmer's Almanac predict for us?

The Farmer's Almanac predicts that this winter, temperatures will be up and snowfall down throughout most of the United States, but does that include the frozen tundra that we call our home?

Farmer’s Almanac Drops Surprising Forecast For Rest Of Minnesota Winter:

Right now, we’re in the midst of a cold snap, just as the Farmer’s Almanac predicted. While it feels quite brutal out there, the Farmer's Almanac actually says this winter will NOT be as cold as usual in our region.

According to their forecast, we can expect another chilly stretch toward the end of January, followed by another cold spell in late February into early March.

Also See: These Unexpected Minnesota Snow Laws Could Get You in Big Trouble.

As for the snow, precipitation and snowfall are expected to be below average for the Upper Midwest, with the snowiest periods occurring in mid and late January, early February, and mid-March.

Hang in there friends, just a few more months to go..

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