Region 9: UpperMidwest
If you’re a roofer in Minnesota, you know winter! This northern-tier region comprises Minneapolis and other cities, including International Falls to the north and Marquette and Green Bay to theeast.
How Cold Will Winter Be?
It’s cold in the Upper Midwest, but winter 2024-2025 will NOT be as cold as usual. The coldest shots will occur in early November, early and late January, late February, and earlyMarch.
Will There Be Snow?
Precipitation and snowfall will be below average for the Upper Midwest, with the snowiest periods in late November, late December, mid- and late January, early February, andmid-March.
Region 10:Heartland
The heartland of America mainly covers Iowa, Missouri, and eastern Kansas, as well as Nebraska. Cities include Des Moines, St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, andTopeka.
How Cold Will Winter Be?
Winter will be warmer than normal throughout this agricultural area. The coldest periods in the heartland will occur in late January and early and lateFebruary.
Will There Be Snow?
Precipitation and snowfall will be below normal as well. The most snow will fall when temperatures are coldest in late January as well as early and lateFebruary.
Region 11: Texas andOklahoma
This region covers most of Texas (except for the far west) as well as central and eastern Oklahoma. Think San Antonio, then travel east to Houston and north to OklahomaCity.
How Cold Will Winter Be?
In terms of temperature, winter will be warmer than average, with the coldest periods in late January and early and late February. We all remember the extreme ice storms and power outages that afflicted this region two years ago; thankfully, the weather this winter doesn’t look asextreme.
Will There Be Snow?
Precipitation will be below normal, so expect it to be drier than average this winter in Texas and Oklahoma. The best chances for snow are expected in early and late February.
Region 12: HighPlains
This region, located just to the east of the Rocky Mountains, covers America’s broad expanses of flatland. It extends from Amarillo north through Denver to Billings and east toBismarck.
How Cold Will Winter Be?
Winter temperatures will be warmer than normal in the northern parts of this region—and colder than normal in the southern areas. Expect the coldest periods in early and mid-January and early to lateFebruary.
Will There Be Snow?
Precipitation will be near normal, so don’t expect extremes. Snowfall will be near to above normal, with the snowiest periods in mid-November, mid- and late January, and lateFebruary.
Region 13: Intermountain (Utah, Colorado, Idaho, andmore)
With much of the country showing drier-than-average conditions, folks in the western Rocky Mountains will enjoy a snowy winter! We’re looking at you, Utah, Colorado, and Lake Tahoe inCalifornia.
Will There Be Snow?
Yes! Precipitation and snowfall will be average or above average throughout the Intermountain Region. The snowiest periods will fall in mid-November, early and late January, andmid-March.
How Cold Will Winter Be?
Winter won’t be especially frigid, with temperatures above normal. The coldest periods are in late November and lateJanuary.
Region 14: Desert Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, LasVegas
How Cold Will Winter Be?
Temperatures will be colder than normal throughout the winter, with a few monthly variations. January is 3°F above average and March is 3°F below average. The coldest periods will be in mid-November, mid- to late December, and earlyFebruary.
Will There Be Snow?
Expect above-average rainfall. Snowfall will be above normal in areas that normally receive snow, with the snowiest periods in mid-December and earlyFebruary.
Region 15: PacificNorthwest
The northwest corner of the United States, famous for its consistent precipitation, spans from Washington through Oregon to Eureka in northernCalifornia.
Will There Be Snow?
Precipitation and snowfall will be above average in the north and below average in the south. The snowiest periods will be late December, early January, and earlyFebruary.
How Cold Will Winter Be?
Winter temperatures will be colder than normal in the north and warmer in the south. The coldest periods will fall in early and late January and earlyMarch.
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Region 16: Pacific Southwest(California)
This region covers the state of California, except for the most northern area. Our Pacific coast has faced many challenges, from drought to excessive rain and wildfires. What’s in store for thiswinter?
How Cold Will Winter Be?
Winter will be warmer than normal throughout the region. The coldest temperatures will occur in mid-December and mid- to lateJanuary.
Will There Be Snow?
Expect lots of moisture with a wetter-than-normal winter throughout the entire state of California, with above-normal mountain snowfall. The stormiest periods will be in mid-December, early January, and mid- and lateFebruary.
Region 17:Alaska
Winter will not be as cold as usual—and coldest in December and early January. Precipitation will be below normal. The south and west of this region will see more snow than usual; expect less snow in the north and east. It will be snowiest in late November, December, and early and lateJanuary.
Region 18:Hawaii
Winter will be slightly warmer than usual (1% above average) in pleasant Hawaii. The coolest periods will be early and late November, mid-January, and mid-February. The skies will be drier than usual in the east and wetter in central and western areas. It will be stormiest in early November, early January, and early tomid-March.
Stay tuned as we reveal the rest of our 2024-2025 winter forecasts, ramping up to the official release of The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac on Tuesday, August27!
