Sav Morn News: Old Famers' Almanac predicts colder winter for GA
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Will it snow in Georgia this year? Farmers' Almanac predicts colder than normal winter
Vanessa CountrymanSavannah Morning News
Georgia might be in for a chillier winter than usual, according to The Old Farmers' Almanac, which released its 2025–2026 winter forecast on Thursday.
The Almanac predicts a colder-than-normal winter across the Southeast region. Here's what to know.
What is the Southeast region on Farmers' Almanac?
According to the Almanac’s map, Georgia falls under Region 4: The Southeast. This region includes cities like Atlanta, Columbia (SC), Raleigh (NC), and Savannah.
Will it snow this year in Georgia?
While the forecast calls for below normal precipitation, it also calls for above-average snowfall in eastern parts of the Southeast region, but below-average snowfall in the west.
Expect the snowiest period in the east region around mid-December.
When will it be the coldest in Georgia?
The coldest stretches of the season are expected in:
- Mid to late December
- Early and late January
- Early February
What is the Farmers' Almanac
While the almanac certainly isn't scientific, it provides a brief summary as to why people still turn to it for long-term forecasts.
"For over 200 years, the Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts to help you plan ahead.
These forecasts are created using a tried-and-true formula that adapts to the mysteries of nature and the ever-changing world in which we live. The basis of our prediction method was developed by our founding editor according to correlations between celestial events and various meteorological conditions."
For more information, visit The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcoun...@gannett.com.