Do you follow the Farmer's Almanac for weather predictions?

[Marie5656]

Apparently they are calling for a long, cold winter. Oh well. 'The Old Farmer's Almanac' Is Predicting 'One of the Longest and Coldest' Winters in Years (yahoo.com)

 

[Ruthanne]

So then nothing will be new here. We usually have long, very cold Winters here. Last year was one of them.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

I really can't rely on a weather prediction that was made a year ago. Today, with all the satellites, and computer models, the weather two weeks out is just a guess, never mind for a year or so.

 

[RadishRose]

What about the New Farmers Almanac, is that any better?

I used to buy the Almanac years and years ago.

 

[JustBonee]

I haven't followed it in years .... maybe I should. Until last winter, I never thought much about cold winters down here on the Gulf Coast.
Then with a power outage for two days, it got my attention!

 

[Tom 86]

They are right only 85% of the time.

 

[RadishRose]

They are right only 85% of the time.

85% is pretty good

 

[Don M.]

The Farmers Almanac is just one of several sources I check for weather predictions. Since I like to putter around outdoors, I try to adjust my activities according to the weather. However, in this part of the country, we're lucky to get an accurate forecast 2 or 3 days in advance.

If these "long range" forecasts are accurate, we will have a nasty Jan/Feb...but then, that is usually the case.

 

[Llynn]

My Grandparents kept one hanging from a nail by the kitchen door.

Today I buy and read one for nostalgia and entertainment - not for weather information.

 

[RadishRose]

Today I buy and read one for nostalgia and entertainment

Yes and now I really want to get one for just those reasons!

 

[terry123]

My mother and dad always planted their gardens by it and swore by it for a lot of things. It was pretty close on all predictions!

 

[squatting dog]

If these "long range" forecasts are accurate, we will have a nasty Jan/Feb...but then, that is usually the case.

Yep, just have to get this winters firewood back to the house, but gas is so expensive.

 

[Tish]

Over here we are supposed to have a very wet cooler than usual summer.

 

[Don M.]

Yep, just have to get this winters firewood back to the house, but gas is so expensive.

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I probably have nearly that much piled up behind the house, and ready to go. Then, yesterday, my neighbor across the road said he had a bunch, and wasn't planning on using it in their fireplace anymore. I stopped by there today, and he has almost as much as I already have. If I go get all that wood, we should be set all Winter, and part of next. I may not have to get the chainsaw out for months.

BTW, I chuckled at this picture. That much wood would have the truck sitting on its frame, and the tires would be mashed. Amazing how some people can figure out how to create such a picture.

 

[moviequeen1]

I used to until they got our winter forecasts for Buffalo&surrounding areas wrong the past 2 yrs
Its bad enough with the 'local experts' who 98% time can't predict how much snow we'll get on any given winter day even with the 'doppler radar'. I just look out my window,decide whether to go out or not

 

[squatting dog]

BTW, I chuckled at this picture. That much wood would have the truck sitting on its frame, and the tires would be mashed. Amazing how some people can figure out how to create such a picture.

I know... I wish I was that good at photoshop. My devious mind comes up with all kinds of weird thoughts.

 

[chic]

Apparently they are calling for a long, cold winter. Oh well. 'The Old Farmer's Almanac' Is Predicting 'One of the Longest and Coldest' Winters in Years (yahoo.com)

In my area it's supposed to be better and yes, I do follow them. They said we would have a warmer than normal Oct. and Nov. and we have. Of course the rest of the season will be the decider.

 

[Gardenlover]

Hmm, I would suspect it depends on your location. SWFL - should be just fine, thank you very much.