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Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024 winter forecasts for RI. What you should know

Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024 winter forecasts for RI. What you should know

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As fall arrives in the region, there is a tendency to think about what winter will look like.

Will it snow or will there be no precipitation? Will it be unseasonably warm or will the area experience freezing temperatures?

When it comes to New England, the options are endless when it comes to weather and people always want to be prepared for what’s to come. The Old Farmer’s Almanac provides the long-range winter forecast you’re looking for for Rhode Island.

Here are the details.

How cold will winter be in Rhode Island?

The Old Farmer’s Almanac says “temperatures will be average to slightly above average over the winter,” although February is forecast to be 2% colder than usual.

They also predicted that Rhode Island will experience “cold snaps” in mid-December, January and late February.

Will it be a snowy winter in Rhode Island?

Snowfall in Rhode Island is expected to be slightly lower than normal, as the Almanac states that snowfall will be below normal in the northern portion of the Atlantic Corridor and above normal in the southern portions.

“Most snow is expected to arrive in late December and late February,” the almanac adds.

Will there be a white Christmas in Rhode Island?

For New England, the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasts variable weather, but overall conditions will be cool and mild. It is said that Christmas Day will be sunny and dry.

How does the Old Farmer’s Almanac make predictions?

According to its website, the Old Farmer’s Almanac makes its predictions by comparing solar activity with weather patterns.

The almanac says it uses multiple academic disciplines to make its predictions, including solar science, climatology and meteorology.

It also says that the weather forecasting method is the modern version of a formula developed in 1792 by the almanac’s founder, Robert B. Thomas.

How accurate are the Old Farmer’s Almanac predictions?

The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which differs slightly from the Farmers’ Almanac, states that its predictions are 80% accurate.

Melina Khan contributed to this report.