Farmers’ Almanac ND Winter Forecast: Snow, Sleet & Surprises

The Farmers Almanac is Staying Put

While strolling through my feed yesterday, I saw that the Farmers' Almanac was releasing its 2026-2027 winter forecast; I was a bit surprised. The Farmers' Almanac announced it would end its publication late last year. As it turns out, a late, last-minute acquisition by new ownership in January 2026 saved the publication. Because of this, the tradition continues, and they have officially released their forecast for the upcoming winter of 2026-2027. The Old Farmer's Almanac, which competes against the Farmers' Almanac, will release its winter forecast later this month.

Farmers' Almanac Winter Forecast for North Dakota

As you can see by the map, this forecast looks significantly different from what the National Weather Service and other weather agencies are predicting for North Dakota this winter. Because we are now in a strong El Niño weather pattern, which typicallyNiño brings us a warm and fairly dry winter, those forecasts have mirrored that Niño pattern.

(SEE ALSO: The National Weather Service Winter Outlook for 2026-2027 for North Dakota)

Not the Farmers' Almanac. They're saying North Dakota could be looking at a more traditional North Dakota winter. Plenty of wind, some cold, and snow. As dry and hot as we have been the last month, this forecast sounds kind of good to me.

Specific Details

According to the article on the Farmers' Almanac website, temperatures this winter in North Dakota should average near normal overall; however, that doesn't mean it's going to be a "mild" winter. Fast-moving clipper systems, sudden cold snaps, and brief snowy periods are all likely. Yep, that sounds like winter. Snow squalls, blustery winds, and bursts of bitter cold.

Noothing new for North Dakotans. Especially for western North Dakota, with frequent swings between thawing and freezing creating rapidly changing road and field conditions. Get ready to drive on roads that resemble hockey rinks, and keep that ice scraper handy.