Farmer's Almanac Predicts Surprise Illinois Blizzard this Winter

It's hard to imagine winter when temperatures are in the 90's if not triple digits. But, you need to know that Farmer's Almanac is already looking ahead to the upcoming winter for 2023/2024 and they predict it will include a surprise blizzard for Illinois.

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This is the just-released extended winter outlook by Farmer's Almanac. It includes a prediction that much of the Midwest including Missouri and Illinois will for the most part see an average winter as far as cold and snowfall goes.

Infographic, Farmer's Almanac

But, when you read the fine print, you'll notice what would likely be a big surprise for Illinois. They say this:

Potential blizzards for this first week of March

Just when you think it's gonna warm up and be time for Spring, here comes a big snow. By the way, Farmer's Almanac isn't the only weather source saying this.

Ryan Hall, one of the most-followed weather guys on YouTube, says that what he refers to as a "Big Daddy Snowstorm" is extremely likely to impact Illinois this winter.

Ryan Hall, Y'all via YouTube

If that's accurate, best to prepare for what could be a wild winter especially in Illinois. Farmer's Almanac predicts it will start out stormy in December and could end insane if the blizzard prediction for March is correct.

Weather is rarely dull in Illinois and Missouri. The fact that forecasters are already predicting weirdness for the upcoming winter means we all could be in for an adventure.

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