New England Winter Forecast Drearier Than Usual: Farmers' Almanac

It's probably not news that it's going to be cold and snowy this winter. But the Farmers' Almanac is warning of more soul-suckingly cold temperatures and precipitation than usual in the Northeast.

The centuries-old forecaster is predicting the region can expect a "cold, wintry mix" this winter, with not only a healthy amount of snow, but some rain and sleet, too.

“The Northeast, including the densely populated corridor running from Washington to Boston, will experience colder-than-normal temperatures for much of the upcoming winter,” said the almanac.

According to the Farmers' Almanac, the coldest outbreak of the season should arrive during the final week of January and last through the beginning of February.

A longer view from the Almanac says winter will linger into April.

The Farmers' Almanac doesn’t use satellite data or other methods to make predictions, but rather a “secret” mathematical and astronomical formula based on factors such as sunspot activity and the tidal action of the moon.

This weekend's weather provided a sneak peak of fall, with overnight temperatures dipping into the 50s. Temperatures are expected to rebound to a summer-like warmth by the end of this week.

Patch reporter Gus Saltonstall contributed to this report.