The Farmers’ Almanac: Winter Weather Predictions for 2026/2027

Each year, people anticipate the arrival of the Farmers Almanacs’ winter weather predictions. Should I get a new snow blower? More importantly…should I get a new SNOWMOBILE? Do I need to start saving for heating oil now? How much shoveling is in my future? All of these questions need to be answered…and there’s nothing more fun than getting a little sneak peak into the future with The Farmers’ Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac predictions!

To start — keep in mind there are TWO farmers almanacs, both using a secret formula to make predictions. The Old Farmer’s Almanac, based in Dublin, New Hampshire, has been publishing weather predictions since 1792 with a mix of humor and useful information. The Farmers’ Almanac, published since 1818, is a Maine-based almanac with weather predictions and other random bits of information like “10 Best Bugs to Eat” and “When to Catch the Most Fish”!

Recently, the anticipated Farmers’ Almanac winter weather prediction came out and they are calling for some different forecasts…

So, what EXACTLY are the Farmers Almanacs predicting for Winter 2026 / 2027?

The Farmers’ Almanac

The Farmers’ Almanac is telling us to prepare for inconsistent weather patterns. Well, nothing new there – they say if you don’t like the weather in Maine, wait an hour! They’re predicting more rain and mixed precipitation along coastal towns, while “inland areas may be hit by several rounds of heavy, wet snow—particularly during January and February”. That works for us- heavy in January makes for a great base, and the cold temps usually lock it in nicely.

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac

The Old Farmer’s Almanac for winter 2026/2027 predicts a “Mild, Dry” winter… just like last year, boooo!

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting less intense cold and lower precip overall, with the snowiest spots hitting just south of us in central/southern New England. They also say “Remember: Mild is relative. It’s still winter!” So for those of us in Maine, buckle up… winter will be here whether you like it or not!

 

Believe it…or Not?

Great, great….but how accurate are these predictions really?  The Old Farmer’s Almanac claims their forecasts average 80% accuracy, with some years dipping to 55% and others as high as 98%. Although these forecasts don’t tell a day-to-day story, they are supposed to give readers a general understanding of the winter and whether it will be above, at, or below average in terms of precipitation and temperature.

North Woods 4 Bedroom Cabin at Northern Outdoors

 

Ask a meteorologist, though, and they’ll doubt the accuracy of these predictions…

 

Since the #FarmersAlmanac has everyone in an uproar I thought I would release the real #winter forecast. #snow #Weather pic.twitter.com/n0HXahWY5O

— Bryan Shaw (@WxShaw) August 27, 2019

So the question is, are we really going to get a lot of snow this winter? In Maine, it’s hard tellin’ not knowin’.  Feel free to keep an eye on our webcam and weather page to see for yourself, or better yet, book a cabin and experience it for yourself!

What’s your vote: Believe the almanacs, trust in the meteorologists, or wait and see?