Maps show US states facing the most snow this winter as the two almanacs disagree

Summary: Two major almanacs forecast starkly different US winter snow patterns. The Farmers’ Almanac predicts heavy snow and bitter cold across northern regions, whilst the Old Farmer’s Almanac expects a mild winter with snow concentrated in specific areas. Their forecasts diverge most sharply on the northern Plains, Great Lakes, Pacific Northwest and southern tier, with NOAA’s outlook offering mixed support for each prediction.