Mild or Snowy? Farmers’ Almanac Predictions Are In for Wisconsin’s Winter 2025–2026
Find out whether we’re looking at gentle flurries or a true winter wonderland—Wisconsin’s forecast may surprise you.
If you’re a Wisconsinite, you might want to dig out your heaviest coat, find your warmest boots, and make sure your snowblower still starts.
The Farmers’ Almanac just released its winter forecast for 2025–2026, and for the Great Lakes region—which includes Wisconsin—the outlook is calling for a “classic winter wonderland.”
Translation: plenty of snow and the kind of cold that makes you grateful for heated car seats.
Cold Snaps and Snowy Scenes
While winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21, the Almanac warns that cold and snow could arrive much earlier in some parts of the country—potentially as early as September.
For Wisconsin, the chilliest stretches are expected in mid-January and again in mid-February. These cold spells could be accompanied by frequent snow events, so it may be one of those winters where clearing the driveway becomes a full-time hobby.
The Almanac’s Great Lakes forecast promises “frequent snow events” and a “classic winter wonderland.”
If you’re a skier, snowboarder, or snowmobiler, this is your sign to start tuning up your gear now. If you’re not into winter sports, maybe it’s time to invest in a good pair of snow boots and a lot of hot cocoa.
Nature Might Already Be Dropping Hints
One of the charming things about the Farmers’ Almanac is that it blends modern forecasting with old-fashioned weather lore—watching nature for signs of what’s to come. Some of the “20 signs” of a rough winter they list include:
- Squirrels gathering nuts earlier than usual (and in massive quantities).
- Woolly bear caterpillars with narrow orange bands, which folklore says means a snowier winter.
- Heavy August fogs—the number of fogs is said to match the number of snowstorms.
- Thicker-than-normal onion skins or corn husks (if they’re from your garden, not the grocery store).
How Accurate Is This?
The Farmers’ Almanac has been predicting the weather for more than 200 years, and while it’s not meant to replace your local weather forecast, it’s a fun—and often surprisingly accurate—way to get a heads-up.
For Wisconsinites, that means stocking up on driveway salt, digging out your warmest mittens, and maybe accepting that yes, you’ll probably still be shoveling snow in March (and maybe April… we know how this goes).
Whether you love or loathe winter, it sounds like this year’s Wisconsin season will deliver the kind of snow-globe scenes that look great in photos—but require a lot of scraping, shoveling, and layering in real life.
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