Winter will make its ever-anticipated appearance in Michigan in just a few short months, leaving us vulnerable to chilly temperatures and less-than-ideal weather conditions. While winter in the Great Lakes State often brings snow to the region, weather experts at the Farmers’ Almanac have made some unique predictions about the upcoming season. Read on to learn more about what’s in store.
Each year, the Farmers’ Almanac uses a “secret formula” of information to create a series of predictions regarding upcoming weather conditions for the United States.
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With the release of its 2020 predictions, the Almanac has left many Midwesterners – including those from Michigan – feeling a sense of dread about the impending winter.
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According to this year’s predictions, winter throughout the country will be classified as a “Polar Coaster.” This up-and-down pattern might just make an appearance here.
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The Midwest as a whole is expected to experience a long, lingering wintertime. That’s right: the folks at the Almanac believe that the season will seem to drag on forever.
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If that weren’t enough, Michigan is slated to receive above-average amounts of precipitation throughout the cold months. You might want to invest in an extra shovel.
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Average winter temps are expected solely within the westernmost third of the country, leaving Michigan prone to extra-cold temperatures beginning in late January.
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This combination of freezing temperatures, abundant snowfall, and extended winter weeks means that you might just have to wait a bit longer to welcome spring in 2020.
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Despite its dependence on non-satellite prediction methods, the Farmers’ Almanac has earned trust and respect among thousands of loyal readers – are you one of them?
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For more information about the Farmers’ Almanac and its weather predictions for various sections of the country, click here. Have you adhered to the Almanac’s advice in years past? Are you happy or less-than-thrilled about the possibility of a long, super-snowy winter? Share your thoughts below!
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Or, to read about a fall activity that will take your mind off winter, click here.
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