If you’re hoping for a snowy winter in New Hampshire, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting you’ll be disappointed in the upcoming season.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been around 1792, making long-range weather predictions to help farmers and gardeners plan their season. The predictions are based on “solar science, the study of sunspots and other solar activity; climatology, the study of prevailing weather patterns; and meteorology, the study of the atmosphere,” according to their website.
The claim 80% accuracy.
For their forecast, the Old Farmer’s Almanac they are expecting a “mild” and “dry” winter in New England
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2025-2026 winter forecast in New Hampshire
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a relatively mild and dry winter, while the traditional Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting a cold, snowy winter.
In the upcoming winter, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is saying to not expect too many snow days.
“Less intense cold and lower precipitation combine for a lighter-than-average snow season,” the forecast says. “Good news for winter travelers, but gardeners may need to watch for an early thaw.”
The almanac is predicting above average temperature, with the coldest periods in December and early January.
And, bad news for skiers, they are also predicting below normal snowfall, with the snowiest periods in mid-November, early and mid-December, early February
How does it compare to other winter 2025-2026 forecasts?
Worth noting, the Old Farmer’s Almanac main competitor, the Farmers’ Almanac, has a very different prediction for the upcoming season.
They are predicting a  “cold and snow-filled” winter in New England, calling it an “old-fashioned winter” with frequent snowstorms.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter predictions: How much snow will you get?
