Weather Channel Says “Mild Winter.” Farmers’ Almanac Says “Grab a Shovel.” Who You Gonna Believe?

If the Farmers’ Almanac is right, Connecticut is in for an old-fashioned, glove-soaking, shovel-bending winter in 2026. According to the 2026 edition, New England is shaping up for "a return to real winter" with frigid mid-January and mid-February temps, frequent snowstorms, and that charming mix of sleet, rain, and slush we’ve all come to love-hate here along the I-95 corridor. For folks in Danbury, expect the kind of snow you’ll feel in your lower back by Valentine’s Day.

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Let's pump the brakes for a minute. Professional meteorologists tend to look at the Farmers’ Almanac the same way you look at your Great Aunt Helen’s recipe cards: charming, nostalgic, and based on a lot of heart, but not necessarily on data.

Because it’s tradition and fun, the Farmers’ Almanac has been printing since 1818, using what they call a “secret formula” involving sunspots, moon phases, and planetary positions. Is it scientific? No, it is not! It's a great conversation starter every fall in New England. Absolutely!

This just in!! I did some digging and found that, among the most reputable weather forecasters, 'The Weather Company', the parent company of 'The Weather Channel', came out on top. The Weather Channel's long-range forecast is close to being the opposite of the Farmer's Almanac forecast. Take a look at what type of winter weather NOAA is predicting for the northeast.

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