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The Old Farmer’s Almanac has issued its predictions for what weather the U.S. can expect in November. Why It Matters Published since 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac claims to be the oldest continuously published periodical in the United States. The information in the almanac can help readers plan for the month ahead, whether for farming or just day-to-day life. What To Know Northeast According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Northeast can expect snow showers in the north and rain in the south, followed by sunny and cold conditions from November 1–8. A snowstorm and cold weather are forecast from November 9–11. The period of November 12–18 will begin with sunshine before turning rainy and warmer. From November 19–26, conditions will be mild with showers, while November 27–30 will bring snow showers in the north and sunny weather in the south. Atlantic Corridor The publication said that for the Atlantic Corridor, showers will be followed by sunshine and chilly weather from November 1–7. Between November 8 and 16, there will be periods of rain mixed with snow in the north, transitioning to sunny but cold conditions. The days from November 17–21 will bring rainy periods and milder temperatures, while November 22–30 will feature sunny, mild weather at first, turning colder toward the end of the month. Appalachia From November 1–9, the Appalachians can expect rain and snow in the north with cold temperatures, while the south will be sunny and warm. A snowstorm is predicted for the north from November 10–11, accompanied by rain in the south and generally cold weather. Between November 12 and 21, conditions will start sunny before turning rainy and chilly. The month will end, from November 22–30, with sunny skies overall—chilly in the north but warmer in the south. Southeast For the Southeast, The Old Farmer’s Almanac said November 1–3 will see sunny and warm weather. Between November 4–10, it will start sunny before turning rainy and cool. The pattern continues from November 11–20 with sunny weather followed by rain and chilly temperatures. The month will end, from November 21–30, with sunshine once again—chilly at first, then turning warmer, the publication said. Deep South From November 1–6, the region will be sunny and warm before becoming cooler. Between November 7–10, heavy rain is expected in the north with scattered showers in the south and mild conditions overall. From November 11–14, the weather will be sunny but chilly. Rainy periods are forecast from November 15–20, with some snow mixing in for northern areas and continued chilly temperatures. The month will finish, from November 21–30, with sunny and warmer weather returning across the region, according to the almanac. Texas-Oklahoma From November 1–7, the region will be sunny and very warm, the almanac said. Between November 8–10, rainy periods are expected, with some snow mixing in across northern areas as temperatures turn colder. From November 11–20, conditions will start sunny before giving way to showers and cold weather. The period from November 21–26 will bring sunshine and warmth, while November 27–30 will feature sunny skies in the north, showers in the south, and very warm temperatures overall. Lower Lakes As for the Lower Lakes, the almanac said that from November 1–9, the area will see scattered showers and chilly conditions. Between November 10–15, there will be periods of snow followed by sunshine, though temperatures will remain cold. From November 16–26, snowy periods are expected to continue with cold weather. The month will close out sunny with a warming trend. High Plains From November 1–4, the region will be sunny and warm, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Between November 5–9, periods of rain and snow will move through, bringing colder weather. From November 10–14, conditions will turn sunny again and gradually warm up. Between November 15–19, the north will remain sunny while the south experiences rain and snow, with chilly temperatures overall. The period of November 20–22 will be sunny and warm, while November 23–25 will bring rain and snow to the cold north and sunshine and warmth to the south. The month will end, from November 26–30, with sunny but cold weather. Intermountain Region From November 1–6, the weather will be sunny with a few showers, warm in the east but turning cold in the west, according to the publication. Between November 7–13, conditions will remain sunny but chilly. From November 14–18, the region will experience periods of rain and snow along with cool temperatures. The period of November 19–23 will bring sunshine and a warming trend, while November 24–30 will see more periods of rain and snow as temperatures turn colder. Pacific Northwest From November 1–6, the region will start out rainy before turning sunny and cool. Between November 7–13, showers are expected in the north while the south will be sunny, with warmer weather developing. From November 14–19, there will be a few showers and mild conditions overall. The month will finish with rainy periods—some heavy in the south—with a shift to colder temperatures. Pacific Southwest From November 1–4, the region will be sunny with some isolated showers and mild temperatures. Between November 5–13, the weather will remain sunny but cool. From November 14–16, a few showers are expected in the north, where it will stay mild, while the south will be sunny and cool. The period from November 17–24 will bring sunny and warm weather, followed by November 25–30, which will feature rainy periods and cooler conditions, according to the forecast. What People Are Saying Carol Connare, the editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, told Newsweek regarding the publication’s Thanksgiving week forecast: "Last year, our forecast for the day before and day of Thanksgiving called for relatively mild conditions across the country with the exception of a cool and chilly spell across northern Texas and Oklahoma, possible rain for much of the mid-Atlantic, and snow for New England. "We predict about the same amount of weather-related disruptions as last year, though in different areas: We're predicting a patchwork of weather across the U.S., with sunshine in much of the East and rainy conditions in the West. Snow may disrupt travel in a few northern areas—northern New England, the Upper Midwest, the higher elevations in the Intermountain West, and Alaska." What Happens Next New editions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac are released annually.
