Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts more snow and cold ahead

BEDFORD – Winter isn’t over yet and there’s a possibility of more snow and cold temperatures yet to come.

According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, more frigid cold temperatures and snow are on the way.

Winter will be colder than normal, with below-normal precipitation but above-normal snowfall.

Jan 10-16Snowstorm, then sunny; cold
Jan 17-19Rain and snow showers, mild
Jan 20-31Snow showers, very cold
Januarytemperature 27° (7° below avg.)
precipitation 5.5″ (2″ above avg.)

The coldest periods will occur in early and late January, and much of February, with the snowiest periods throughout January and in late February and early March.

DatesWeather Conditions
Feb 1-5Sunny, bitter cold
Feb 6-10Snow showers, cold
Feb 11-17Flurries, frigid
Feb 18-28Snowy periods, very cold
Februarytemperature 27° (8° below avg.)
precipitation 1.5″ (2″ below avg.)

April will be cooler and drier than normal, while May will be warmer than normal with near-normal precipitation.

Summer will be warmer and wetter than normal. The hottest periods will be in late June and mid-to-late July.

September and October will be warmer than normal, with near-normal precipitation.