The weather in Kentucky is as predictable as guessing which horse will win the Derby. In fact, you probably have better odds at picking a winning race horse than you do forecasting the upcoming seasons in the Bluegrass State. However, that does not stop the Farmers’ Almanac from releasing their winter predictions for the country each and every year. The 2019-2020 forecast is now out and it looks like winter in Kentucky is going to be a crazy ride. Last year, the Almanac predicted a wet and mild winter season, but this year we are poised to experience a “Polar Coaster” as well as frozen temperatures and above average snowfall throughout the state.
Each year around this time, the Farmers’ Almanac shares their predictions for the upcoming winter season.
Facebook/Kentucky Kingdom It varies from year to year, but the big takeaway from 2020 is we can all expect to enjoy a “Polar Coaster,” as temperatures will go up and down throughout the season. If you enjoy riding roller coasters at Kentucky Kingdom during the summer, maybe you’ll actually enjoy winter in Kentucky this year!
The map below shows what the country can expect in terms of temperature and precipitation at the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020.
Farmers’ Almanac As you can tell, three words describe our upcoming winter: frigid, frozen, and snowy. If you’re a big fan of Elsa from the movie Frozen, you’ll love hanging out in our state this winter.
For a more specific description of this frigid forecast, the coldest temperatures are expected to arrive at the end of January and the beginning of February.
Facebook/Breaks Interstate Park So if you’ve been wanting to plan a snowy getaway to a Kentucky State Park, like Breaks Interstate Park pictured above, this may be a great opportunity. Just be sure to pack a lot of layers!
In fact, many of our state parks and natural features take on a new form of beauty in the snow and ice.
Facebook/Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Cumberland Falls is still magical when the river freezes and the falls are surrounded in white snow.
And as for snow, Kentucky isn’t the only place expected to have an above average amount.
Flickr/Joy The Farmers’ Almanac predicts that the eastern third of the country will have a snowy season. January is expected to be extra wild with heavy snow predicted for our half of the country from January 4-7 and again from the 12th through the 15th.
Come spring next year (which is expected to start late, unfortunately), we will have to look back at these predictions and see if there were correct, or far from reality.
TripAdvisor/Management But in the meantime, we can plan a few winter adventures to have in Kentucky. Horseback riding is a beautiful way to see our state covered in white.
And hiking is still a beloved activity to enjoy during winter in Kentucky, even in the cold and snow.
Flickr/Monica Mays And from the looks of it, we will have plenty of that this winter. But if it means magical scenery like this, we think we’ll be just fine.
Only time will tell if these freezing and snowy predictions for winter in Kentucky are correct. If the Farmers’ Almanac is accurate, we are in for a lot of snow and some beautiful scenery in the Bluegrass for the beginning of 2020. Do you love winter in Kentucky? Do you believe these predictions? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Facebook/Kentucky Kingdom
It varies from year to year, but the big takeaway from 2020 is we can all expect to enjoy a “Polar Coaster,” as temperatures will go up and down throughout the season. If you enjoy riding roller coasters at Kentucky Kingdom during the summer, maybe you’ll actually enjoy winter in Kentucky this year!
Farmers’ Almanac
As you can tell, three words describe our upcoming winter: frigid, frozen, and snowy. If you’re a big fan of Elsa from the movie Frozen, you’ll love hanging out in our state this winter.
Facebook/Breaks Interstate Park
So if you’ve been wanting to plan a snowy getaway to a Kentucky State Park, like Breaks Interstate Park pictured above, this may be a great opportunity. Just be sure to pack a lot of layers!
Facebook/Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Cumberland Falls is still magical when the river freezes and the falls are surrounded in white snow.
Flickr/Joy
The Farmers’ Almanac predicts that the eastern third of the country will have a snowy season. January is expected to be extra wild with heavy snow predicted for our half of the country from January 4-7 and again from the 12th through the 15th.
TripAdvisor/Management
But in the meantime, we can plan a few winter adventures to have in Kentucky. Horseback riding is a beautiful way to see our state covered in white.
Flickr/Monica Mays
And from the looks of it, we will have plenty of that this winter. But if it means magical scenery like this, we think we’ll be just fine.
And if you’re already pumped for the winter season, be sure to check out the 10 best things to do in our state when the temperatures drop, featured in our previous article here.
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