Farmer's Almanac Predicts Colder Winter for Northeast Ohio

A colder winter with less snow is what's in store for us this winter in northeast Ohio according to the 225th edition of the Farmer's Almanac. The Almanac is the longest running periodical in North America and its predictions are based on a top-secret formula, involving a complicated formula devised by founder Robert B. Thomas in 1792 that takes sun spots, planetary positions and tidal patterns into account.

“The mission of the Almanac set forth by its founder, Robert B. Thomas, is to be ‘useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,’” editor Janice Stillman said in a news release. “This virtually ensures its appeal to folks from all walks of life and diverse interests.”

The Almanac isn't just about weather, it also has tips, trivia, and odd snippets of information. It will be available for purchase later in August, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac website.

Hopefully, we won't see a polar vortex or ice storms this winter as the ice will stay with us longer.