2020 Farmers' Almanac Predicts Ohio 'Polar Coaster' Winter

CLEVELAND — Arctic chills and piles of snow are common symptoms of a wicked Ohio winter. If previous winters were mild by Buckeye State standards, the Farmers Almanac is now calling for another particularly nasty cold season for 2019 and 2020.

“We expect yet another wild ride this winter,” said Pete Geiger, editor, “with extreme temperatures swings and some hefty snowfalls.”

The 2020 Farmers' Almanac's extended weather forecast is calling for a "Polar Coaster Winter," with plenty of frigid temperatures and snow for a majority of the country. The Great Lakes region will likely see the fastest plummeting temperatures in the nation.

"Freezing, frigid, and frosty" are the exact terms used to describe the upcoming season, especially for areas east of the Rockies and all the way to the Appalachians. And if the cold doesn't bother you as much as the snow...there's bad news ahead.

The Farmers' Almanac is also predicting above-average precipitation during the winter in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. That means Ohioans can expect plenty of snow and a "wintry mix of rain, sleet."

Mid-to-late January could produce a hefty amount of snow, the Farmers' Almanac warned. The storms could also bring powerful wind gusts which will obscure visibility for travelers.

If that wasn't enough bleak news, here's one more nasty tidbit: spring will be slow to arrive in 2020, according to the Farmers' Almanac. Ohioans will have to deal with lingering cold spells and sporadic bursts of snowfall until at least April.

Buckle in and bundle up, it could be a wicked winter.