Is Winter Coming Early? Maybe, Says Farmer’s Almanac

Somehow, it’s already August. Fall is right around the corner, and the first flurries of snow could be much closer than you think. Farmer's Almanac, everyone's favorite planting and weather guide, just dropped its extended Fall forecast, and it's looking....interesting.

The farmers say Fall 2025 looks to be a "season of contrasts across the United States." The continent will see a bit of everything in the coming months, but here's a general overview by region.

Some regions predicted to be warmer-than-average this fall:

Some regions predicted to be cooler-than-average this fall: 

Fall is expected to arrive mid-to-late September with some textbook autumn weather—cool mornings, golden leaves, and storms brewing in the distance. The Northeast and Southeast are set to get their fair share of thunder and rain early on, while cooler air will start pushing into the Rockies and Great Lakes by the end of the month. By October, things start to shift, with early snowfall likely at elevation and more frequent cold snaps.

By November, winter will start to flirt more seriously, with wet snow, gusty winds, and cold temps settling across much of the country—especially the Northeast, Rockies, and Midwest.

Here's a regional breakdown:

Things start mild out west, with a relatively dry and pleasant September for the Pacific Northwest and California. October brings in more scattered showers and chillier temps. By November, the tone shifts as fall ends on a stormy, unsettled note.

Translation: Enjoy your trail runs and high-elevation hikes now—storm cycles are likely to ramp up by late fall.

The Rockies (including Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and the Dakotas) are forecasted to start fall on the warmer side, but not for long. The balminess may be short lived, with snow falling as early as October, especially in higher elevations. The tail end of October could feel a lot like winter.

Fall in the Northeast will likely begin on a dry and cool note, but by October and November, conditions trend toward cold and stormy. High-elevation zones in Vermont, New Hampshire, and the Adirondacks could see early-season snow by the end of October.

November looks soggy and snowy, making the Northeast one of the wettest regions in the country this fall.

The Great Lakes states are in for a picturesque fall, with a mellow, cool start followed by an increasingly wet and white finish. Expect cool air in late September, followed by October snow, especially in places like Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin.

By November, you’ll be scraping your windshield.

Fall down south starts off warm and dry. Wet storms are expected to come in late fall. September might be stormy, but October should be mild, and November will likely be a mixed bag of sunny days and downpours. Yum.

Established in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac uses a combination of solar activity, sunspot cycles, tidal forces, and even stratospheric wind patterns to build its long-range forecasts. It’s all done using a proprietary formula developed over 200 years ago and kept top-secret since. They also incorporate analog forecasting, comparing present-day conditions to patterns from the past.

Are they always right? Not entirely. But when it comes to spotting broad seasonal trends and calling out the general “vibe,” they tend to hit more than they miss. According to themselves, Farmer's Almanac weather predictions are about 80% accurate.

Fall 2025 is looking like the Fall we've known all our lives. Dry to begin, then thunderstorms, flurries, wind, rain, and heck, maybe even some cheeky October turns.

Keep an eye out for Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025 Predictions, which should drop soon. Until then, enjoy summer before the leaves get crunchy, watch the skies, and stay tuned in here for the latest updates as the Northern ski season approaches.