Farmers' Almanac Predicts When The First Snow Will Fall in Every State
Summary
The Farmers' Almanac has released a guide predicting when the first snowfall usually happens across different U.S. states. Snow tends to arrive earliest in northern and mountainous areas during October and November, moving gradually southward through late fall and early winter. Meteorologists also note that this year's weather patterns may be affected by El Niño, which can change typical snowfall timings.Key Facts
- The earliest snowfall often happens in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota, usually in October.
- Northern states like Minnesota and Maine usually see their first snow between October and November.
- Areas around the Great Lakes and Northeast typically get their first snow in November.
- Snowfall normally arrives later, in late November or December, in the central Plains, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic regions.
- The Deep South, Gulf Coast, and parts of the Southwest may not get measurable snow until December or January, if at all.
- El Niño, a weather pattern from the Pacific Ocean, can influence winter storms and temperatures across the U.S., possibly altering snowfall timing.
- The Farmers' Almanac provides a general guide based on long-term climate patterns, not specific storm forecasts.
- Historical NOAA records support the almanac’s general snowfall timing, showing wide variation depending on location and year.
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