--- title: Farmers’ Almanac Teases a 2024-25 Winter Less Crazy than the Last description: Farmers, get ready for a challenging winter image: https://air.certifiedagdealer.com/hubfs/Beef%20-%20angus%20herd%20in%20snow%20storm%20w%20red%20bldg%20in%20back-1.jpg --- [![](https://44184668.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/44184668/Site%20Assets/Triangle-1-blue.png)View All ](https://air.certifiedagdealer.com/all) # Farmers’ Almanac Teases a 2024-25 Winter Less Crazy than the Last Oct 14, 2024 ![](https://air.certifiedagdealer.com/hubfs/Beef%20-%20angus%20herd%20in%20snow%20storm%20w%20red%20bldg%20in%20back-1.jpg) Farmers, get ready for a challenging winter. The *2025 Farmers’ Almanac* predicts a cold, stormy season, far different from last year’s unusual weather anomalies. While the winter of 2023-24 saw unpredictable warm spells and sudden cold snaps, this year’s forecast promises more traditional winter conditions, particularly for the northern and eastern regions. ![](https://air.certifiedagdealer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-14-2024-11-40-20-4194-PM.png?width=520&height=332&name=image-png-Oct-14-2024-11-40-20-4194-PM.png)                        Image by Farmers’ Almanac Winter officially starts on December 21, 2024, with the winter solstice, but don’t expect the cold to hold off until then. La Niña’s influence means cold temperatures and storms could hit earlier. The* Farmers’ Almanac* highlights that the season’s coldest temperatures will affect the Northern Plains and Great Lakes, where heavy snow is expected, especially during the final week of January into early February, as frigid Arctic air sweeps across much of the country. The eastern half of the U.S. is on “red flag” alert for the final week of January due to a highly active storm track. Between January 20 and 27, expect frequent bouts of heavy precipitation, along with gusty winds. This period could bring significant amounts of snow, rain, sleet, or ice, depending on your region. For those in Texas and the Northwest, mark your calendars for early February. A potential snowstorm could bring up to 6 inches in Texas, while Idaho’s Bitterroot Mountain range could see up to 12 inches. **Precipitation patterns** Above-average precipitation is forecasted for the eastern third of the U.S., including the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Midwest. The almanac says the Pacific Northwest will also have a wet and chilly winter, while the Southwest and South Central States are expected to experience average to below-average precipitation. This is a stark contrast to last year, when Texas experienced unusually cold conditions. This winter, the Southern Plains, including parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and New Mexico, should have a warmer season, with the Southeast and Atlantic Coast also expected to experience above-average temperatures. **Looking back, and forward** Last winter’s strange anomalies were driven by an El Niño event, but this year’s steadier La Niña influence should bring more consistent winter weather patterns. However, with a highly active storm track predicted, the season is expected to deliver heavy snow, ice, and rain for many regions. The *Farmers’ Almanac* continues to use its time-tested formula, developed in 1818, which accounts for environmental fluctuations, sunspots, the motion of the Moon, and other proprietary factors. Even when nature throws curveballs, the almanac doesn’t shy away from forecasting the weather months in advance. For more detailed forecasts and regional maps, you can order your 2025 *Farmers’ Almanac* or get [**all-access online**](https://www.farmersalmanac.com/online-memberships). EDITOR’S TAKE: Sounds like it could be a cold, snowy or rainy winter in many parts of the country if this forecast is anywhere near accurate. Other regions could see warmer temps than normal. The question really is how accurate will the predictions be in reality. Almost everyone is aware that meteorologists change their forecasts almost hourly these days. Therefore, predicting weather months in advance has to be a risky venture. But either way, it’s fun to speculate. No matter what the weather is in your area this winter, it might be a great time to invite farmers/ranchers in for a close look at your service and parts departments. Give them a tour and explain how you can work with their schedules to keep their fleet in tip-top shape throughout the year. Then explain how AgPack® works to help  lower their operating costs and provide them with a true ROI on their truck investment. 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