topic Re: READY FOR THE WINTER PREDICTION? in Community Chat

READY FOR THE WINTER PREDICTION?

Lindsays Grandma — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 02:57:38 GMT

The Farmer's Almanac predicts a "polar coaster winter." Freezing, frigid, and frosty are the exact terms it used to describe the upcoming season, especially for the areas "east of the Rockies all the way to the Appalachians."

It also warns that the season will be a "wild ride" full of unexpected changes in temperature and some hefty snowfalls. The report goes on to say - The Midwest and Northeast will receive the worst of the frigid conditions.

Only the states west of the Rockies will experience conditions milder than usual, according to the forecast.

I believe you can Google Farmer's Almanac for more details.

Re: READY FOR THE WINTER PREDICTION?

Kachina624 — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:03:11 GMT

Shucks, I wanted colder and more snowy than usual like we had last year. Guess we'll have to settle for 50s and crystal, cloudless blue skies.

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september — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:40:58 GMT

I expect to be moving to the Northeast, just in time for this polar winter!

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esmerelda — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:45:03 GMT

I'd like to see a comparison of past years what the almanac said vs. what actually happened.

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ECBG — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:48:13 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma That's what I feel and thought it would be. I've already checked out my heavy scarves.

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libbyannE — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 05:44:38 GMT

Ready! Always. I moved north because winter is my favorite season. Sun and brilliant blue skies over a white landscape invigorate my body and soul. Where I grew up, winter tended to be mostly gray and depressing—rarely cold enough and with occasional snow that didn’t last long. I knew even then that I wd head north as an adult.

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Desertdi — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 05:56:49 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Shucks, I wanted colder and more snowy than usual like we had last year. Guess we'll have to settle for 50s and crystal, cloudless blue skies.

@Kachina624 Gosh yes........I will sure miss paying those high electric bills........(!!) di

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Diva on The Q — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:07:59 GMT

Absolutely not! I'm looking forward to the fall season and Thanksgiving before I start worrying about the snow.

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cherry — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 08:49:14 GMT

We have had a spring and summer of extremes so far, winter might be more of the same

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candys mine — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:49:28 GMT

Welcome to the Northest! Don't forget your Ice grips for your shoes and a good couple of snow shovels and Ice scrapers in the car.. Where you can reach them! Gotta love the SEASONS! " There's No bad weather, Just bad Gear!"

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faeriemoon — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:15:37 GMT

In case no one heard me the last four thousand times I mentioned it, I HATE WINTER!!!!

(Yup, Northeast, New England, CT to be specific.)

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Bri369 — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:21:16 GMT

I dread it. I just dread it.

I hate everything about winter.

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AuntG — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:22:01 GMT

Only if it says light snow on Christmas Eve; mild and dry rest of winter.

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lmt — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:40:29 GMT

I love living in the northeast. I love everything about winter. Snow, frosty weather, walking in the snow, bundling up under a blanket, playing in the snow, reading in front of the fireplace, watching it snow. Did I mention SNOW? LOL!!

I don't put much stock in winter predictions from any source. They can barely predict the weather for tomorrow let alone long range forecasts. Every year they say practically the same thing - bitter cold and lots of snow. We usually get a mild winter and hardly any snow. At least not the amounts we used to get years ago.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:55:43 GMT

I live on the front range of the Rockies, a place where the weather is often unpredictable and full of surprises. For as long as I have lived here, the weather is never the same nor has it been predictable.

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apple1964 — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:56:25 GMT

I will worry about it when the winter comes around. In other words it is what it is.

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RetRN — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 12:08:41 GMT

Those forecasts are fun to read, although I am not so sure about their accuracy. Snow, ice, wind, cold, even blizzards--all normal for winter here. That even I can predict.

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MamaWick — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 12:13:27 GMT

We just retired and moved from Wisconsin to Texas. We are originally from Missouri, but lived the last 14 years in WI. We will not miss the snow. The heat here can be brutal, but I thank Mr Carrier for inventing air conditioning. Will be watching the Wisconsin weather this winter, but won't be laughing....winter in Wisconsin can also be brutal.

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RetRN — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 12:19:09 GMT

@MamaWick, I hope you enjoy your winter in TX.

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haddon9 — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 12:23:30 GMT

@Bri369 @faeriemoon

I feel the same way...HATE winter!

Hate the brown & gray landscape, cold, ice, relentless weeks of gray skies and darkness!