As residents of a city that’s situated on one of the country’s Great Lakes, we’re more than familiar with intense winters here in Buffalo. While we may always anticipate major lake-effect storms to hit our hometown, we can’t help but hope that maybe some winter we’ll escape the season without getting completely overwhelmed with mass amounts of snow. You can try your best to keep this dream alive, but unfortunately, this year’s Farmer’s Almanac predictions are suggesting that we’re in for a real “Polar Coaster.” Keep reading to see what’s headed to the Queen City:

Winter may feel a world away, but The Farmer’s Almanac has unveiled its predictions for winter 2019-20 and things are looking a bit frigid for the city of Buffalo.

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The latest report from The Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that a wintry mix of freezing temperatures and lots of snow will hit the Northeast.

Curtis Anderson/Flickr Make sure you’re all stocked up on winter neccessities this year.

Areas like Buffalo along the Great Lakes are expected to see head-turning, free-falling temperatures this winter.

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As we said, Buffalonians already expect to see chilly winters along Lake Erie. This year, however, the season is predicted to linger quite a bit longer and delay the start of spring.

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When exactly will the weather be at their worst? Well, The Farmer’s Almanac has forewarned that the month of January will be the coldest outbreak of the season.

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Bringing a “Polar Coaster” mix of low temperatures, heavy snow, and lots of sleet, you can likely expect this to be a memorable winter.

Randi Deuro/Flickr To find out more about The Farmer’s Almanac and their long-term predictions, click here.

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Make sure you’re all stocked up on winter neccessities this year.

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To find out more about The Farmer’s Almanac and their long-term predictions, click here.

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