Summary
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its weather predictions for January 2026 across various U.S. regions. The publication forecasts that January will generally be colder and drier than usual in areas like the Northeast, Atlantic Corridor, Appalachians, Southeast, Florida, Lower Lakes, and Ohio Valley. Predictions include details on expected temperature changes and precipitation, such as snow and rain, throughout the month.
Key Facts
- The Old Farmer's Almanac predicted January 2026 weather for different U.S. regions.
- In the Northeast, January is expected to start very cold with snow, then become milder and end sunny but cold.
- The Atlantic Corridor may begin with bitterly cold weather and snow, transitioning to milder and sunny conditions before rain ends the month.
- The Appalachians are forecast to have a cold start, followed by milder weather and eventual return of snow.
- The Southeast is expected to start cold, become milder with showers, and then turn sunny before ending with very cold temperatures and rain.
- Florida's January should be cooler than normal with scattered showers and some sunshine.
- The Lower Lakes region is predicted to have a wintry month with alternating snow and sun, ending with more snow.
- The Ohio Valley is forecast to start very cold with snow, becoming milder mid-month, and then returning to colder conditions.
