Spotlight WEATHER Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region Brandi D. Addison USA TODAY NETWORK Aug 14, 2026 Aug 14, 2026 0 × USA Today - News The winter months will be wet, turbulent and cold, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Here's what else this winter could bring. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 7 Day Forecast Friday 87° / 69° Saturday 81° / 68° Sunday 88° / 66° Monday 85° / 59° Tuesday 80° / 58° Wednesday 87° / 61° Thursday 90° / 64° As summer heat continues across much of the country, many people are already wondering what kind of winter is ahead.kAm%96 u2C>6CD’ p=>2?24 C6=62D65 :ED a_ae\a_af H:?E6C H62E96C 7@C642DE[ @776C:?8 2 =@@< 2E H92E E6>A6C2EFC6D[ DE@C>D 2?5 AC64:A:E2E:@? 4@F=5 =@@< =:<6 24C@DD E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D]k^AmkAmQ$?@H[ D=66E[ 2?5 DFCAC:D6DQ 4@F=5 567:?6 E96 H:?E6C D62D@?[ :E D2:5]k^Amk9amu@C642DE 3J C68:@?k^9am kAmkDEC@?8m$@FE9ik^DEC@?8m p? 24E:G6 D@FE96C? 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