When will it snow in Flagstaff? How cold will it get this winter? Here's what experts say
Ready for snow yet? Like it or not, winter is fast approaching, and with it, plenty of snowfall and cold temperatures in Arizona's coldest regions.
This fall, statewide temperatures are expected to be near- to above-normal, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac .
But in areas that normally receive snowfall, such as Flagstaff, Pinetop, Bisbee and Grand Canyon Village, this winter is expected to bring a sizable dose of snow and cold weather.
Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts the weather will be like, including snow, rain and temperatures, to expect across the Grand Canyon State during the winter of 2024.
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This year, the first day of winter is Saturday, Dec. 21.
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What will winter weather be like in Arizona?
The Old Farmer's Almanac has predicted statewide temperatures will be colder than normal throughout the winter.
It predicts that the coldest periods will be in mid-November, mid- to late December and early February.
How much snow will northern Arizona see this winter?
While the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts drier-than-average winter conditions for the rest of the country, it predicts northern Arizona will have a snowy winter.
The area known as the "Intermountain" region, which includes Flagstaff, Pinetop and Grand Canyon Village, is predicted to receive average and above-average precipitation and snowfall.
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How cold will winter be in northern Arizona?
Though the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts above-average snowfall for northern Arizona, temperatures are not expected to be too frigid.
In fact, the Almanac predicts temperatures will be above normal.
This is when it will snow the most in northern Arizona
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts the snowiest periods for northern Arizona will be in mid-November, early and late January and mid-March.
How does the Old Farmer's Almanac make predictions?
The Old Farmer's Almanac bases its predictions on a comparison of solar activity and weather patterns, according to its website.
The almanac explains that its forecasts draw on various academic fields, including solar science, climatology and meteorology.
It also notes that its current weather forecasting method is a modern adaptation of a formula developed by the almanac's founder, Robert B. Thomas, in 1792.
How accurate are the Old Farmer's Almanac's predictions?
The Old Farmer's Almanac, distinct from the Farmers' Almanac, claims an 80% accuracy rate for its weather predictions.
However, in a report evaluating last winter's forecasts, the almanac reported an overall accuracy rate of 64% for the season. The publication attributed the lower accuracy to "abnormal recent weather patterns."
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