The final edition of Farmers’ Almanac projected that the mid-Atlantic region will see “decent snow” this winter.
“Areas up and down the Atlantic Coast will see significant rain, mixing with snow from time to time. The mid-Atlantic region is forecast to see some decent snow, especially for areas in the mountains,” the Maine-based Farmers’ Almanac said on its website.
The mid-Atlantic region, by the publication’s reckoning, includes Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Virginia is classed as part of the Southeast, which “will see average temperatures with many wet periods” in the winter of 2025-26, according to Farmers’ Almanac, while more northern parts of the region and particularly Appalachia may experience “occasional snow events.”
The predictions for this winter are the last for Farmers’ Almanac, which announced Thursday it would not produce editions after 2026.
The 2026 Farmers’ Almanac will be on sale on Amazon and in stores. The publication’s digital content will go dark starting next month.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the end of what has not only been an annual tradition in millions of homes and hearths for hundreds of years, but also a way of life, an inspiration for many who realize the wisdom of generations past is the key to the generations of the future,” said editor Sandi Duncan.
Ms. Duncan said the financial challenges of continuing to print Farmers’ Almanac year after year, given the media environment, were too great to keep the guide in print.
The competing Old Farmer’s Almanac, based in neighboring New Hampshire, America’s longest-running periodical, said on its website that it’s not going anywhere:
“As we have since 1792, during George Washington’s presidency, we will continue to publish our annual edition, while educating and entertaining readers online at Almanac.com. … Rest assured, as sure as the Sun will rise, The Old Farmer’s Almanac — with our familiar yellow cover and 80 percent accurate weather forecasts — will be around for generations to come.”
• Brad Matthews can be reached at bmatthews@washingtontimes.com.
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