We all know the old adage… if you don’t like the weather in Ohio, just wait five minutes. While this is usually true, Clevelanders and those in the Snowbelt know that winter brings snow and cold almost consistently. While we have had a few warmer winters on record, the Old Farmer’s Almanac asserts that this upcoming winter is going to be a memorable one. Bundle up, locals, because winter 2020-2021 in Cleveland is going to be a chilly one.

While winter weather in Cleveland varies, this upcoming winter is said to be a chilly one.

Erik Drost/Flickr This report has been assembled using regional and local projections from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, November is expected to be on the mild side — but December will be a bit colder and snowier than average.

Tim Evanson/Flickr That should equate to about two degrees below average and about one extra inch of snow. Do you want to build a snowman? Because this snow should be perfect for outdoor fun.

January, the Almanac warns, could be even colder than anticipated.

© Gabe Leidy Photography Precipitation during January, fortunately, should be around the average amount we locals have come to expect. The temperature will be a few degrees colder than anticipated, but we can easily combat that with a few layers of clothing.

Mid- to late-February will bring quite a bit of snow to the region, and here wintertime temperatures will start to swing to above average.

Erik Drost/Flickr This could be an increase of as much as ten degrees. Can you imagine?!

March should bring some relief from the brutal winter months, promising warmer temperatures and less precipitation.

Erik Drost/Flickr Temperatures should stay above average until late spring, when things may start to cool off again.

So, just how accurate is this projection?

Erik Drost/Flickr The Old Farmer’s Almanac website asserts that their projections are up to 80 percent accurate — or about as accurate as your local weather forecast. Some, however, have called this accuracy into question. It is hard to say what weather will look like beyond 10 days or so, but there certainly is something to be said about the value of assessing historical data.

Not quite sure if you buy this long-range forecast? The National Weather Service also has projections published.

Tim Evanson/Flickr The National Weather Service has a forecast of expected snowfall that they publish week by week — it’s experimental, but it is an interesting resource for weighing out the likelihood of this type of weather. You can even select a long-range forecast from their website’s menu!

One thing remains to be true, regardless of the projections: winter in Cleveland is cold and windy, but it’s truly beautiful.

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So there you have it — winter 2020-2021 in Cleveland may be a bit on the colder side, but spring should bring a bit of relief. What are your thoughts about winter in Cleveland? Tell us in the comments!

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This report has been assembled using regional and local projections from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Tim Evanson/Flickr

That should equate to about two degrees below average and about one extra inch of snow. Do you want to build a snowman? Because this snow should be perfect for outdoor fun.

© Gabe Leidy Photography

Precipitation during January, fortunately, should be around the average amount we locals have come to expect. The temperature will be a few degrees colder than anticipated, but we can easily combat that with a few layers of clothing.

This could be an increase of as much as ten degrees. Can you imagine?!

Temperatures should stay above average until late spring, when things may start to cool off again.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac website asserts that their projections are up to 80 percent accurate — or about as accurate as your local weather forecast. Some, however, have called this accuracy into question. It is hard to say what weather will look like beyond 10 days or so, but there certainly is something to be said about the value of assessing historical data.

The National Weather Service has a forecast of expected snowfall that they publish week by week — it’s experimental, but it is an interesting resource for weighing out the likelihood of this type of weather. You can even select a long-range forecast from their website’s menu!

infowidget/Flickr

Thinking about calling Cleveland home? Check out a local’s take on wintertime in Cleveland to prepare.

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