Tennessee Set For Warm And Dry Winter, Old Farmer's Almanac Says

"The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its 2025-2026 Winter Forecast, calling the national outlook "mostly mild-with pockets of wild." Editor Carol Connare notes that "most areas will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures," though some regions-especially those along the eastern mountains-could still see brisk spells of cold. For Tennessee homeowners, this year's forecast brings good news: a generally warmer, drier winter with only brief cold snaps to contend with."

"Precipitation will be below normal, which means fewer soggy weeks and more mild, dry stretches across the state. Snowfall is also projected to be below normal, though northern parts of Tennessee could see a brief dusting in mid-November, late January, or early February. Overall, homeowners can expect less ice scraping and fewer disruptions than in past winters. Compared with neighboring states farther north, Tennessee's winter will feel more forgiving."

The national outlook is mostly mild with localized wild weather and generally near-normal to slightly milder temperatures, though eastern mountain regions can still see brisk cold spells. Tennessee falls within the Deep South category and is expected to see above-normal temperatures this winter with short cold periods in mid-December, early and late January, and early February. Precipitation and snowfall should be below normal, with northern Tennessee possibly receiving brief dustings in mid-November, late January, or early February. Homeowners can expect fewer icy disruptions, easier energy management, and should still perform November maintenance to prepare for potential brief cold snaps.

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