Winter 2025–2026: What to know about the 'chill, snow, repeat' forecast

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People walk as snow falls in New York City on January 6, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

"Chill, snow, repeat."

That's the prediction from the Farmers’ Almanac 2025 – 2026 Winter Weather Forecast that was revealed Monday. 

The forecast hints at a winter across the country, with colder-than-usual temperatures, frequent snowfalls, and unpredictable weather patterns expected to impact regions from coast to coast. 

Where would it be the coldest?

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Some parts of the U.S. will experience the coldest blasts, including the Northern Plains, Great Lakes, and New England. 

Those living from Minnesota to Maine could also see consistent cold snaps, with mid-January and mid-February both set for especially bitter temperatures. 

The Northwest, including Washington and Idaho, will also have to prepare for a deep winter's chill.

Man narrowly escapes on snowmobile after polar bear charges him

A man chose to drop his gun and try to outrun a charging polar bear on a snowmobile in the Arctic town of Pyramiden on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard in late April. (Credit: A man chose to drop his gun and try to outrun a charging polar bear on a snowmobile in the Arctic town of Pyramiden on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard in late April.)

Where will it snow?

Frequent snowstorms could occur across New England and the Great Lakes region. The Pacific Northwest's mountain ranges are also expected to receive abundant snowfall. 

Meanwhile, the Mid-Atlantic—particularly its mountainous areas—should brace for periodic bouts of heavy snow, making snow shovels an essential item throughout the season.

New England and the Great Lakes region are expected to experience frequent snowstorms this winter, according to the latest forecast. The mountains of the Pacific Northwest are also predicted to receive significant snowfall. In the Mid-Atlantic, especially in mountainous areas, periodic heavy snow is likely, prompting residents to prepare for regular snow removal.

The Southeast, South Central, and Southwest regions are forecast to experience a wetter-than-normal winter, with Texas and nearby states likely to see multiple cold rain events and occasional freezing precipitation. 

While snowfall will be limited in these areas, the risk of icy conditions and winter storms remains a concern. In the Southeast, average temperatures are expected, but frequent wet weather is likely, and parts of the northern Appalachians may see some snowfall.