- The Farmer's Almanac forecasts an “old-fashioned” cold and wet winter for much of the United States.
- Millions of Americans, from the Pacific Northwest to New England, are expected to experience frigid temperatures, with significant cold snaps predicted for mid-January and mid-February.
- Frequent and heavy snowstorms are anticipated in regions including New England, the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, northern Central U.S., and Pacific Northwest mountains.
- The Mid-Atlantic, Texas, southern Plains, and Southeast are also set for wet conditions, with some areas experiencing cold snaps or freezing precipitation.
- Winter effects, including snow and cold, are expected to linger into March and April for New England, the Great Lakes, and the northern Plains.
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