Here's How Snowy You Can Expect This Winter To Be In MN

MINNESOTA — Minnesota should brace for a "very cold" and "snowy" winter, with a steady rhythm of "chill, snow, repeat," according to the Farmers’ Almanac’s 2025 long-range forecast.

The Great Lakes region, including Minnesota, is expected to see frequent snowstorms and bitter cold snaps, particularly in mid-January and mid-February.

The Farmers’ Almanac says this winter could be a strong one for skiing, snowmobiling, and other winter sports, but also for shoveling and snow removal businesses.

While winter officially begins with the Dec. 21 solstice (meteorological winter starts Dec. 1), the Almanac warns that winter-like weather could arrive early in parts of the country, possibly as soon as September.

Across the U.S., the publication predicts:

• Heavy snow for much of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and North Central states.
• Bitterly cold weather from the Northern Plains to New England.
• Average temperatures but more rainfall in the Southeast.
• A wetter-than-usual winter in the Southwest.

The Farmers’ Almanac has issued long-range forecasts for more than 200 years, using a proprietary formula based on sunspot activity, the moon’s motion, environmental patterns, and other factors.