Brrr...
This emoji captures how I felt when I let my dogs outside this morning.
And here is why: the weather data from our home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina at 08:00 AM.
The polar vortex descended into the Eastern United States with a vengeance.
Temperatures plunged overnight. Even Florida will experience unseasonal cold later today and tomorrow.
The wind chill, or “feels like” temperature, was ten degrees worse than the thermometer displayed due to brisk winds. We had gusts up to 33 mph, driving our cold deeper.
In addition, the first dusting of snow appeared. We were lucky: the Great Lakes area was pummeled with about a foot of snow in some areas.
Is this a harbinger of a bad winter? According to the Farmers’ Almanac 2025–2026 winter forecast, we may have a season of widespread wintry weather with dramatic swings.
Where do you look for weather outlook: television or social media? Traditionally, I have turned to almanacs for guidance. The Farmers’ Almanac, with its over 200 years of cumulative knowledge, will print its final edition in 2026. I have set aside past publications for reference. There is, of course, the older farmer’s companion, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, founded in 1792.
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