The Farmers' Almanac, published by Lewiston-based Geiger, is out with winter forecast
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Changing winter weather patterns are a key consideration at Maine ski resorts, although many including Sugarloaf, shown here, have extensive snowmaking abilities.
Winter is still four months away, but the Farmers' Almanac has already put out its weather predictions for the season. Maine ski resorts and winter sports businesses, take note.
The almanac — which has been making long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years — says a "wet winter whirlwind" is ahead.
"Winter in New England and the Northeast will be stormy with above-normal amounts of winter precipitation," reads the 2025 edition, released this week.
"This winter, La Niña, which refers to the periodic cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, is expected to develop and hang on through the season. Taking into account the effect La Niña has on the weather, along with our long-standing formula, we anticipate the winter of 2024-25 will be wet and cold for most locations."
Despite heavy precipitation, Maine and the rest of the northeastern U.S. can expect near- or above-normal temperatures this winter, according to the annual publication.
The almanac also issues a mid-winter warning.
"We are 'red flagging' the final week of January over most of the eastern half of the country because of a very active storm track that we expect will deliver frequent bouts of heavy precipitation, as well as strong and gusty winds.
"We would especially highlight the time frames from January 20 to 23 and 24 to 27, which could mean copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet, and ice (depending on where you live)."
Winter in Maine arrives at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21, and continues until March 20, 2025, at 5:01 a.m.
Consider the source
The Farmers' Almanac has appeared continually since 1818. Each edition includes 16 months of weather forecasts, planting and gardening charts, "and advice on everything from fishing to potty training."
However, when it comes to those famous forecasts, the almanac is cagey, citing only a "proprietary formula" for their source.
Since 1933, the almanac has been published by the Geiger family, which founded and owns the Geiger promotional products company based in Lewiston. Peter Geiger, vice chairman of the company, also serves as editor of the almanac.
The company's president and CEO, Jo-an Lantz, was named earlier this month among the six 2024 Mainebiz Women to Watch.
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