Farmers' Almanac's Michigan winter prediction is out, predicts unreasonable cold, snow

There is a weather prediction that requires a shovel.

If you don't have a blower, you'll break your back if there is a snowy and cold winter.

"Get ready to shake, shiver, and shovel!" the almanac says. It gives an "unreasonably cold, snowy" forecast for the Great Lakes region.

Last year, the almanac predicted that the winter would be cold and snowy.

You can see a pattern here.

The National Weather Service will focus on more near-term forecasts if you are looking for scientific confirmation of this prediction.

Would she know what the weather would be like this winter?

She said nooo. That type of prediction is very difficult. There are a lot of factors that can affect the weather. You're dealing with elements and La Nia.

She said that climatologists offer long-term outlooks.

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InDEARBORN HEIGHTS, DETROIT IS ROLLING OUT GENERATINGS TO PREVENT OUTAGES.

There is a severe storm in Michigan.

The almanac keeps issuing statements.

Do you have flannel?" Are you talking about hot chocolate? "Do you use snowshoes?" it asked. It's time to stock up. This winter will have a lot of snow, rain, and mush, as well as some record-breaking cold temperatures.

It says the first bite of winter should come earlier than last year.

Residents in the Great Lakes region should expect a cold and snowy winter.

Is it possible that there will be a white Christmas in some areas?

Maybe is the key word.

The almanac uses a carefully guarded formula and compares solar patterns and historical weather conditions with current solar activity.

Skeptics think that it sounds like a bunch of bulls.

The almanac contains a lot of information.

It acknowledges that neither we nor any other forecasters have as yet gained sufficient insight into the mysteries of the universe to predict the weather with total accuracy.

80% is a good track record.

Predicting that Michigan's winter is likely to result in cold and snow is a lot more expensive than you might think. In Michigan, winter is cold, snow and an excuse to buy a new coat and drink hot chocolate.

He said it was the Midwest. We are going to get cold and we are going to get snow.

Frank WitSil can be reached at fwitSil@freepress.com.

The article was originally published on Detroit Free Press.