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Winter Weather Forecast 2026–2027: Where Will It Be Cold and Snowy?

What will winter 2026–2027 bring where you live? See The Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter Forecast for temperatures, snowfall, and the snowiest periods across the United States. 

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Today is Day 256 of 2026

9 days until autumn begins

Question of the Day

When was the planet Uranus discovered and by whom?
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Puzzle of the Day

Read from the left, I shall be found a portion of all things that are; but change your hand and turn me ‘round, I then am nothing but a snare.(What word fits the first clue, but when read backwards, fits the second?)

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Seasonal Outlook

 

The Old Farmer's Almanac Fall Weather Predictions 2026

Will autumn’s weather be cooler or warmer than normal? 
Your 2026 FALL FORECAST is here!

Long-Range Weather

Long-range weather forecast map of the United States by regionRegion 1 - NortheastRegion 2 - Atlantic CorridorRegion 3 - AppalachiansRegion 4 - SoutheastRegion 5 - FloridaRegion 6 - Lower LakesRegion 7 - Ohio ValleyRegion 8 - Deep SouthRegion 9 - Upper MidwestRegion 10 - HeartlandRegion 11 - Texas-OklahomaRegion 12 - High PlainsRegion 13 - IntermountainRegion 14 - Desert SouthwestRegion 15 - Pacific NorthwestRegion 16 - Pacific SouthwestRegion 17 - AlaskaRegion 18 - Hawaii123456789101112131415161718
  1. Northeast
  2. Atlantic Corridor
  3. Appalachians
  4. Southeast
  5. Florida
  6. Lower Lakes
  7. Ohio Valley
  8. Deep South
  9. Upper Midwest
  10. Heartland
  11. Texas-Oklahoma
  12. High Plains
  13. Intermountain
  14. Desert Southwest
  15. Pacific Northwest
  16. Pacific Southwest
  17. Alaska
  18. Hawaii

Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

7% of Full • 3 days old
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Next Full Moon

The Full Harvest Moon, will occur on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

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