Longtime Detroiters are no strangers to freezing weather. After all, our city is nothing short of notorious for its ice-cold winter temperatures and dreary conditions. While we aren’t quite ready to admit it, the snowy season is right around the bend here in the Motor City, and the Farmers’ Almanac has some intriguing predictions about our upcoming weather patterns.

For decades, dedicated readers have turned to the Farmers’ Almanac for detailed predictions about weather and climate conditions throughout the United States.

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Whether or not you place weight in the predictions provided by the Farmers’ Almanac, their projections are worth taking into consideration as you make winter plans.

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This year, Michigan and the Midwest as a whole are slated to experience a difficult winter. Of course, Detroit is encompassed within the scope of these predictions.

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The Farmers’ Almanac has forecasted a “Polar Coaster” season throughout the country, and this up-and-down pattern surely will make its way to Detroit.

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At the heart of Detroit’s forecast is a long winter that might feel never-ending at times. Prepare to spend plenty of time cozied up inside your home with hot cocoa.

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Temperatures are also expected to regularly dip into the freezing range, so it might be time to invest in new winter gear. After all, winter can be brutal in the Motor City.

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If that weren’t enough, the Farmers’ Almanac is also forecasting above-average snowfall throughout the region. Be sure to brush up on your winter driving techniques!

Flickr/Mike Whether you’re a total snowbird or a fan of warmer temperatures, the realities of winter in Detroit will be impossible to avoid. Are you ready to face the storm?

To read more about the Farmers’ Almanac and its many predictions about weather throughout the upcoming snowy season, click here. Do you believe in the validity of the Farmers’ Almanac? Share your experiences and opinions with us in the comment section below!

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Whether you’re a total snowbird or a fan of warmer temperatures, the realities of winter in Detroit will be impossible to avoid. Are you ready to face the storm?

For an awesome winter activity to try near Detroit, check out our previous piece here.

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