The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts a Cold and Snowy Winter for Most Alaska Homeowners

"The Old Farmer's Almanac 2025-2026 Winter Forecast calls the national outlook "mostly mild-with pockets of wild." Editor Carol Connare notes that while much of the U.S. will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures, Alaska remains one of those "pockets of wild." For Alaska homeowners, that means a winter true to form-long, cold, and snow-heavy from the coast to the interior."

"Alaska has its own regional forecast in the Old Farmer's Almanac, and this year it calls for below-normal temperatures statewide. The coldest stretches will hit in late November, mid-December, late January, and early February. Precipitation is expected to run above normal, translating into heavier-than-average snowfall across most of the state. The snowiest periods are forecast for early to mid-November, mid- to late December, and mid-January."

Alaska will experience below-normal temperatures statewide during the 2025-2026 winter, with coldest stretches in late November, mid-December, late January, and early February. Precipitation will run above normal, producing heavier-than-average snowfall across most regions and deep interior snowpack. Snowiest periods are expected in early to mid-November, mid- to late December, and mid-January. Coastal Alaska will see persistent systems along the Gulf, with Anchorage and Fairbanks facing Arctic conditions, extended cold snaps, and occasional blizzards. The Panhandle may encounter a mix of snow and icy rain. Homeowners should prepare heating systems, roofs, driveways, and complete November maintenance like testing smoke detectors and inspecting weatherstripping, insulation, and caulk.

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