Virtual hands up if you complained about the sweltering heat and humidity this summer, counting down the days until fall as soon as the temps hit the 90s. While the official start of fall is right around the corner, we better start planning for a long, snowy winter in Pittsburgh, according to the 2019-2020 predictions from The Farmers’ Almanac.

Enjoy September and October because, if The Farmers’ Almanac is correct, both months will provide us with plenty of warm days, warmer than normal for the time of the year. We’re also expected to see a lot more rain than usual for the next two months.

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If you love snow, you’re in for a real treat when winter rolls around. (If not, hold on for a long winter ahead). The Farmers’ Almanac predicts that Pittsburgh will experience a Polar Coaster Winter.

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A Polar Coaster Winter generally consists of above average snowfall amounts. The snow, however, usually also contains a mixture of rain and sleet, which could create quite a messy few months in the area.

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Start making your winter preparations for the heaviest snowfall, expected at the end of November, at the beginning of January, and in early March.

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Despite the higher than expected snowfall in the Pittsburgh area, The Farmers’ Almanac asserts that temperatures will also be a bit warmer than usual.

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However, be prepared for what could be the coldest days of the winter from the middle to the end of January and from the middle of February through early March.

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Snowbirds will be happy as snow is expected to hang around until early spring. When spring rolls around, The Farmers’ Almanac predicts the temps will be higher than normal with the summer of 2020 expected to be much hotter than 2019.

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Click here for the official website of The Farmers’ Almanac.

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Are you ready for a long, cold winter in Pittsburgh? Or, are you already counting down the days until next summer? Join the conversation in the comments! Since we’re soon going to have to hunker down for a long winter in Pittsburgh, we need to remember what it takes to survive a Pittsburgh winter. Click here to read more.

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