We love winter in Tennessee. That’s why we have five extra ones. But with a winter weather approaching, we’re wondering what’s in store. Enter: the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac — published continuously since 1792 — is predicting a shift to bitter cold this winter season, with Nashville and most of the state set for a cold + snowy wintertide. Now we’re curious… How accurate is the oldest published periodical for Nashville snowfall?
Take a look at the last three winters and decide for yourself if the Almanac holds water (or other precipitation).
2018-2019
- Almanac prediction — warm + wet
- First snow — Dec. 5
- Last snow — Jan. 30
- Number of days below freezing — 31 days
- Total precipitation — 23” (0.5” of snowfall)
2019-2020
- Almanac prediction — mild, with soakers
- First snow — Nov. 11
- Last snow — Feb. 7
- Number of days below freezing — 25 days
- Total precipitation — 17” (1.1” of snowfall)
2020-2021
- Almanac prediction — not so cold, not too wet
- First snow — Nov. 30
- Last snow — Feb. 18
- Number of days below freezing — 52 days
- Total precipitation — 11” (5.2” of snowfall)
Hoping for another winter storm with significant snowfall like Nashville experienced earlier this year? Only time and some freezing precipitation will tell.
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