The transition from being as hot as an oven to as cold as a freezer might happen sooner than we think.
If this year's predictions from the Farmers' Almanac are any indication, people in parts of Oklahoma could see snow before they thaw their turkeys for the holiday.
The publication predicts that Oklahoma will see a lot of winter weather. What's its bottom line? Normal precipitation can be expected, according to the almanac.
Most Americans are warned to prepare for a season where they will "shake!" by the predictions of the almanac. "Squirre!" and "ShoVEL!"
According to the editor of the Farmers' Almanac, Oklahomans can expect to see a lot.
Significant snows in the state's higher altitudes through the end of November followed by a wintry mix.
The week leading up to Christmas will be cold with snow or cold rains.
The state will see more snow in January.
As the month goes on, the weather becomes fair and cold.
It will be cold in March before the weather warms up for St. Patrick's Day.
Oklahoma has its share of interesting weather.
It's possible that other people in the U.S. will see cold weather this winter as well.
According to the publication, residents across the nation's eastern two thirds could see a cold outbreak of air. What is the temperature? It's 40 degrees below zero.
Since the beginning of June, Oklahoma has been dealing with a dry spell.
The entire state of Oklahoma is experiencing a lack of precipitation, with the driest areas in the south, northeast and Panhandle.
According to the latest data from the National Weather Service, Oklahoma could see some relief, but not a cure for its dry conditions.
Gary McManus, Oklahoma's state climatologist, said that a better forecast through the next couple of months is possible because of expected rains over the next couple of weeks.
Climatologists expect La Nia to be present from the fall through the early winter.
That would be a third year in a row that has happened. McManus said that warm and dry weather tends to come to Oklahoma.
The best days to fish, wean animals, plant crops or set eggs are predicted by the writers and editors of the Farmers' Almanac.
This year's almanac has quirky facts, advice, quotes, and proverbs, as well as articles about mistletoe, bird nest, and more.
Fans of the Farmers' Almanac can purchase a paperback edition for $82.95, a hardback edition for $162.95 or a digital edition for $52.95 at farmersalmanac.com.
Farmers' almanac predicts cold winter for Oklahoma.
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