Almanacs vs Science: Can They Predict Winter? | Oklahoma City News

Two iconic almanacs drop their seasonal forecasts—Old Farmer’s calls for a warmer fall with regional quirks, while Farmers’ Almanac braves winter with snow, sleet, and surprises nationwide. But how reliable are these long-range predictions? One uses 1792 solar formulas, the other lunar cycles—yet meteorologists say forecasting this far ahead is more gamble than science. The National Weather Service won’t weigh in until October, relying on probabilities and El Niño trends to hint at possible weather shifts. Whether you believe in them or not, these almanacs still hold sway for planners—and NOAA’s official outlook will arrive soon for another take. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ac0ccea80ebc475