Dear Weather Watcher,
Autumn is a time of transition, so it’s only fair to expect some big temperature fluctuations now and then.
This year, autumn officially begins at 3:50 a.m. on September 23, and the first fall frosts aren’t far behind. In fact, some places like Bismark, North Dakota, may already have seen their first frost.
Of course, the arrival of autumn and cooler weather doesn’t mean that gardening season is over. You can still plant a few crops, like turnips, spinach, and collards, in the southern reaches of the U.S. And winter wheat is an option in Area 2, across the center of the country. Just be warned that it takes only a light freeze to kill tender plants, and temperatures a mere 4 degrees below freezing may be widely destructive to most plants.
When are those first frost dates? Your local geography plays a big role, but generally speaking, if you live in these locations, it’s almost (or might already be) here:
- The first frost in Mobile, Alabama, usually falls around November 29.
- In Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina, the first autumn frost is November 20, but it’s 2 weeks earlier, November 7, in Monroe, Louisiana.
- Moving around the country, the first frost in Athens, Georgia, comes on November 4. In Lawton, Oklahoma, as well as Carlsbad, New Mexico, the first frost is on November 1. Eureka, California, has until November 15, while in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the date of the first fall frost is November 3.
Live in Omaha? Cedar Rapids? Somewhere else? You’ll have to take a look at the Old Farmer’s Almanac to find out when you can expect the first frost of the season. Don’t worry, though: You get a brand-new copy of the 2020 Almanac as part of your Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Club Charter Membership. |
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| What You Need to Know About Planting Bulbs | Cool autumn temperatures might curtail your produce, but it’s the perfect time to think about planting bulbs so that your early spring garden is as gorgeous as a new copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The crocus and daffodil both bloom in early spring and can grow well in partial shade.
If you need a good border plant, the tulip blooms in early spring and the grape hyacinth can bloom as early as late winter, while the bluebell appears in spring and can grow up to 20 inches tall. The Almanac has everything you need to know to successfully plant bulbs this fall, from the kind of soil they like to when you can expect to see the rewards of your planting efforts. |  | | Why Is It So Cold—and So Warm? | Remember how unusual the weather seemed last winter? You may have heard your local weather reporter blame bitterly cold weather on the polar vortex. But what is that? The polar vortex is a fast-flowing jet stream of air that circles the North Pole about 20 miles above Earth’s surface, in the stratosphere.
A strong polar vortex keeps most of the frigid Arctic air in the polar region, resulting in mild winter temperatures in the middle latitudes of the eastern U.S. and in northern Europe and Asia. Under normal winter conditions, the polar vortex is strong enough to keep the coldest air bottled up in the north.
In recent winters, exceptionally mild temperatures far in the north have weakened the polar vortex and caused the jet stream to wobble. The once-trapped cold air then flows south, bringing icy temperatures to the U.S.
So, although it may seem counterintuitive, it’s that warmer weather in the northern regions that is responsible for record-breaking cold weather in the U.S.
Can we expect a polar vortex this winter? Will it be colder than normal? Or warmer? Find out more about the polar vortex and other weather phenomena, plus much more useful information, wit, and wisdom—and a bundle of BONUSES—with an Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Club Membership!
With The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Club Charter Membership, you get everything that you need to be ready for any weather, including The Old Farmer’s Almanac, our Weather Notebook, this year’s Weather Watcher’s Wall Calendar, and The Old Farmer’s Almanac EXTRA!, our monthly digital magazine that includes articles on weather, gardening, and other content not found in the print edition. It’s a great way to keep up-to-date on Almanac topics throughout the year.
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- The expected weather in your part of the country for each month of the year
- Our method for predicting the weather (and how accurate we’ve been) since 1792
- The Atlantic and Eastern North Pacific storm names for this year, plus which names have been retired
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| Fair weather or foul, you can count on the excellent resources at The Old Farmer’s Almanac for a wealth of weather tips and tools—with a Charter Membership in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Club! | Announcing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Club! This new and exciting club is designed especially for you—with just the inspiration and information you need as a casual or dedicated weather watcher.
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Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been a traditional resource for folks who like to get a long view on upcoming weather trends, dedicated farmers, avid and casual gardeners, and people who love to collect little snippets of country wit and wisdom that they can share with family and friends.
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| Get your Charter Membership in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Club today—with resources to make your weather watching more enjoyable. From sunrise to moonrise, blizzard to summer breeze, you’ll enjoy each day a little more with these fabulous weather resources! | With your Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Club Charter Membership, you get everything you need to be ready for any weather:
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As you watch the days pass from season to season, enjoy the vibrant photography in our Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Watcher’s Calendar. This compact calendar is the perfect size to fit on the wall in your kitchen or den or right by your office window. Each month features fabulous photographs of Mother Nature at her best—intense, peaceful, spectacular.
Get additional weather insight each month with the “Ask the Old Farmer” section, where you’ll find detailed answers to questions about weather topics ranging from scorching summers to biting winters. You’ll love the photography, proverbs, and weather lore in our 2020 Weather Watcher’s Wall Calendar!
In the convenient, hangable, softcover edition of the 2020 Almanac, you’ll find a section dedicated to the weather: predictions, history, tips, and trivia. The weather outlook for the entire country is there at your fingertips—just check out your region for a month-by-month breakdown of what you can expect. You’ll be prepared for anything!
Here’s a taste of some of the weather information that you’ll find in the 2020 Almanac: - Check our accuracy (we do!) with a comparison of last year’s predictions against the actual data.
- Focus on your home base with detailed weather predictions month by month—including a handy temperature/precipitation chart to give you an overview of the year.
- See how we use the Sun and Moon in our weather predictions.
- Safety first: Learn how thick the ice must be before you venture out onto the pond or lake.
- Be ready for severe heat and cold with our handy heat index.
- Don’t have a weather station of your own? Follow our tips for measuring weather features like hail size and wind speed.
- Just in case, we have guidelines for measuring the strength of earthquakes and tornados.
- Be ready for hurricane season with the list of hurricane names for 2020 for both the Atlantic and Pacific and review the list of hurricane names retired from the rotation because of their strength and destructiveness.
Because we know that things change, each month you’ll get new articles and original content with our digital magazine, The Old Farmer’s Almanac EXTRA! It’s a treasure trove of Almanac information that you won’t find in the printed edition, including access to audio and video content. EXTRA! can lead you to some interactive fun when you’re ready for a change of pace.
And as a bonus, you’ll have total access to our complete digital library of EXTRA! issues—more than 40 in all!
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Sincerely,
Janice Stillman
Editor
The Old Farmer’s Almanac
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