With fall officially in full swing, cooler temperatures have finally arrived—a welcome change after a hot summer. While autumnal weather can vary, the Farmers’ Almanac just released its extended fall weather forecast to give you a better idea of what’s to come. And it looks like crisp and cool weather (accompanied by some rainy days) is ahead.
The beginning of October is expected to get off to a chilly start for some areas of the U.S., but it will also bring its fair share of clouds and rain. According to the Farmer’s Almanac forecast, there are expected to be twice as many cloudy and showery days as opposed to sunny days this October.
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In the Northeast, cooler temperatures will arrive sooner rather than later, and there may even be some snowfall in New England. The Great Lakes and Midwest region of the U.S. will see frosty and wet conditions while temperatures in the North Central region will be frigid accompanied by rain. Cool and wet conditions will take over the Northwest to Southwest states, and there will be no shortage of chilly temperatures and rain showers.
If you live in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, and parts of Louisiana, you’ll want to pull out your rain jackets and boots as there will be plenty of rain throughout the season.
Temperatures are expected to take a notable dip in November. According to the Farmers’ Almanac, an early-season heavy snowfall may occur across the North Central States around November 8 to 11. In New England, a wintry mix with up to 1 foot of wet snow is possible from November 16 to 19.
Fall Weather Forecast
To give you a closer look at the Farmers’ Almanac’s 2024 extended fall forecast, we’re sharing a general overview of what’s to come this season across the country:
- Northeast & New England (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C.): Crisp, unsettled
- Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin): Frosty, wet
- Southeast: (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia): Cool, stormy
- North Central (Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming): Frigid, wet
- South Central (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas): Brisk, wet
- Northwest (Idaho, Oregon, Washington): Cool, wet
- Southwest (Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah): Chilly, wet
Halloween Weather Forecast
Looking forward to Halloween? Here’s a look at Farmers’ Almanac’s forecast for October 28 to 31:
- Northeast & New England: Very unsettled Halloween, especially over New England
- Great Lakes, Ohio Valley & Midwest: Dry
- Southeast: Clear, dry
- North Central: Gusty winds
- South Central: Dry, blowing dust over parts of Southern Plains
- Northwest: Stormy weather
- Southwest: Clear skies
