Old Farmer’s Almanac Drops Its First Fall Outlook For Minnesota

The best season of the year is almost here! I know many people will disagree with that statement but I think it is true. I know most people love summer the most and summers in the Northland are indeed incredible.

Meteorological fall begins on September 1st, which means it is only about a month away. I am sorry to everyone who doesn't want summer to end!

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I am definitely more ready for fall than usual this year, especially given just how hot and brutal this summer has been in Duluth. Despite the fact that fall is just about a month away, we don't really ever know what we are going to get.

Now, it appears we have our first glimpse at the season ahead, courtesy of the Old Farmer's Almanac. Some believe in their methodology and others do not - so take it all with a grain of salt.

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Midwest Weather Shares First Glimpse Into Fall For Minnesota + Wisconsin

In a new fall outlook shared just this month, the Old Farmer's Almanac shared the first fall outlook of the season for all of the midwest, including Minnesota and Wisconsin. It is music to my ears after this hot summer!

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So what can we expect in terms of temperature? According to their outlook, the upper midwest will have a 'cooler-than average' September. Things will change come the spookiest month of the year, with a slightly 'warmer-than-average' October.

Courtesy of Old Farmer's Almanac

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So what about rain come fall - or even snow? According to this outlook, this fall will be drier than usual for most of the country, including our neck of the woods.

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I am going to take this to mean it will be a mild winter. (A girl can dream, can't she?) We will have to wait and see how things actually shake out but I am all for this forecast should it come true.

Nick Cooper - TSM Duluth

As for how the Old Farmer's Almanac comes up with their predictions for the season, they have always used their own somewhat-secret formula. They use a mix of solar science, climatology and meteorology, along with a few other factors and 30 years of statistical averages to make their magic.