The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts a Warm and Wet Winter for Most Nevada Homeowners

"The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its 2025-2026 Winter Forecast, describing the national outlook as "mostly mild-with pockets of wild." Editor Carol Connare explains that "most areas will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures," though some regions-especially in the West-could see unusual precipitation patterns. For Nevada homeowners, that means a warmer-than-normal winter overall, with more moisture in the air and varying snow totals depending on location."

"Precipitation across the Intermountain region will be slightly above normal, which could bring more rain and mountain snow than recent years. Snowfall will vary by location-below normal in northern Nevada and above normal in southern areas. The snowiest periods are expected in late January, early February, and late March. That means northern cities like Reno and Elko can anticipate a somewhat milder and drier winter, while Las Vegas and southern Nevada might see a few wetter-than-usual stretches."

The national outlook is mostly mild with pockets of wild. Most areas will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures, while some Western regions could see unusual precipitation patterns. Nevada lies in the Intermountain region, which is forecast to have above-normal temperatures this winter, with coldest periods in late November, early December, and early February. Precipitation across the Intermountain region is expected to be slightly above normal, bringing more rain and mountain snow than in recent years. Snowfall will be below normal in northern Nevada and above normal in southern Nevada, with the snowiest stretches in late January, early February, and late March. Homeowners should prepare for cool mornings, mild afternoons, and occasional rain or snow bursts depending on elevation.

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