The Farmers Almanac Predicts A Cold And Snowy Winter For New Jersey Because 2020

An average winter in New Jersey brings about 15 inches of snow to Cape May County and 62 inches of snow to Sussex County. Winter 2019-2020 saw just .4 inches of snow in the southern half of our state and 39 inches up near High Point. According to the Farmers’ Almanac, this winter will be different.

Their forecast predicts a cold and snowy winter, though that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Look how lovely Hillsborough is, coated in snow.

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They also expect a mid-February blizzard with snow totals up to two feet!

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The monthly schedule will look something like this: November is set to be stormy with rain and sleet. December will bring a mid-month snowstorm. January means snow for the northern half of the state and a wintry mix in the south. Winter finishes with the aforementioned February blizzard.

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The Farmers’ Almanac was founded in 1818 and is accurate just 52% of the time.

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The OLD Farmers’ Almanac, a competitor founded in 1792 claims to be correct 80% of the time.

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They predict mild temperatures and more rain than snow.

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Their predictions aren’t just guesses, though the exact formulas they use are unknown. Both claim to use a combination of weather, solar, and atmospheric science. Which forecast are you hoping for?