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The Ozarks will likely see a white Christmas, almanac says

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 12:00 AM

If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, the almanac says you’re in luck. The 2024 Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its predictions for the 2023-2024 winter months, and they say snow will be more likely in areas typically seeing cold weather.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting precipitation and snowfall will be slightly above average for the Heartland. They also predict the snowiest period will occur in late December and early to mid-January. Their words exactly, “Expect a white Christmas this year!”

They also are predicting a colder-than-normal winter. The Old Farmer’s Almanac says the cold blasts will happen in early and late December, early and late January and early February.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Natalie Nunn, ozarksfirst.com)

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