Winter 2026 Forecast Breakdown | Columbia News

The Old Farmer’s Almanac drops its winter 2026-27 forecast, blending El Niño data and celestial clues to predict a wild ride across the U.S. Northeast braces for brutal cold and snow, while NYC, Boston, and Delaware enjoy milder, drier spells. The Midwest stays mild but wet, the South sees mixed luck—with Virginia and North Carolina facing wintry blasts, while Louisiana and Alabama get wetter, milder days. Texas? Milder and drier. Mountain West cities like Denver and Salt Lake see milder temps with snow. Southwest stays dry and mild, except near the Grand Canyon where snow may sneak in. West Coast gets milder and wetter overall, with eastern Oregon and Washington seeing more snow. Alaska warms up with extra snowfall, while Hawaii cools down with rain. 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/4b81947d4fb81d25