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Ready for snow? Whether you like it or not, winter is upon us, bringing with it plenty of snowfall and frigid temperatures in Arizona’s coldest regions.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, temperatures near or above normal are expected nationwide this fall.
But in areas that normally see snow, such as Flagstaff, Pinetop, Bisbee and Grand Canyon Village, this winter is expected to bring plenty of snow and cold weather.
Here is the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s weather forecast for winter 2024 in the Grand Canyon State, including snow, rain, and temperatures.
When will winter arrive in 2024?
The first day of winter this year is Saturday, December 21st.
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What will the winter weather be like in Arizona?
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, temperatures across the state will be colder than normal throughout the winter.
The coldest periods are expected to be mid-November, mid to late December and early February.
How much snow will there be in Northern Arizona this winter?
While the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts drier than average winter conditions for the rest of the country, a snowy winter is forecast for northern Arizona.
Average to above-average precipitation and snowfall are forecast for the area known as the Intermountain region, which includes Flagstaff, Pinetop and Grand Canyon Village.
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How cold will the winter be in Northern Arizona?
Although the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts above-average snowfall for Northern Arizona, temperatures are not expected to be too frigid.
In fact, the almanac predicts above-average temperatures.
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According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the snowiest times for Northern Arizona will be mid-November, early and late January, and mid-March.
How does the Old Farmer’s Almanac make predictions?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac bases its predictions on a comparison of solar activity and weather patterns, it says on its website.
The almanac explains that its predictions are based on findings from several academic fields, including solar science, climatology and meteorology.
It also points out that the current method of weather forecasting is a modern adaptation of a formula developed by the almanac’s founder, Robert B. Thomas, in 1792.
How accurate are the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s predictions?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which differs from the Farmers’ Almanac, claims that its weather predictions are 80% accurate.
However, in a report evaluating last winter’s forecasts, the almanac reported an overall accuracy of 64% for the season. The publication attributed the lower accuracy to “abnormal recent weather patterns.”
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