'Cold, Flaky' Winter In Store For Ohio, Farmers' Almanac Predicts

CLEVELAND — Winter in Ohio will be "cold" and "very flaky," according to a new prediction from the Farmers' Almanac.

The Great Lakes area will see frigid temperatures for much of winter. Snowfall could vary throughout the region, with Ohio likely to see average winter precipitation levels. Neighbors to the west, like Wisconsin, are more likely to see above-average snowfall this season.

The lower Ohio River Valley is being called the "winter wild card" by the Farmers' Almanac. The area could see intense winter storms periodically throughout the season.

Different regions of the U.S. will experience vastly different winter conditions, the Farmers' Almanac predicts. The north will "cold and snowy," the west will experience drought and "everything crazy in between."

"Preparing people for the unexpected is more important than ever," states editor Peter Geiger, Philom. "Our job as editors of the Farmers’ Almanac is to pass down valuable tips and advice to help our readers thrive, no matter the obstacles."

The Farmers' Almanac has shared its full online winter forecast on its website.

The Old Farmer's Almanac released its winter predictions last week, and projected Ohio will have a dryer-than-usual winter.