Farmers' Almanac Issues Pittsburgh Winter Weather Forecast

PITTSBURGH, PA — Following a winter in which the region had very little snow, Farmers' Almanac says to expect Western Pennsylvania to have a more traditional winter in 2023-24.

In its newly issued forecast, Farmers' Almanac noted the possible return of an El Nino could see much of the nation experience cold temperatures, snow, sleet and ice. An El Nino is a particularcly high water temperature off of South America's Pacific Coast.

That's especially true for the Great Lakes and Midwest areas of the country.

For eastern states, the second week of January is expected to be stormy, snowy and wet. A storm during the second week of February could bring snowfall and then frigid temperatures. Another wintry mess is possible in the first week of March.

Overall, Farmers' Almanac predicts the upcoming winter for Pittsburgh and all of Pennsylvania to be "frosty, flaky and slushy." Keep that shovel handy.