Predicting winter has become pretty science-y at the Old Farmers’ Almanac, which has been foretelling the seasons’ weather patterns since 1792. Staff there now use the same data as Environment Canada, but weigh the data differently in their calculations. The Almanac uses a three-pronged formula for its long-range weather predictions based on 30-year statistical averages, plus the study of solar activity, atmospheric conditions and prevailing weather patterns.
It also keeps a dose of charming folklore in the mix. (Have you noticed the corn husks are thicker this year? We didn’t think so.)
Who’s to argue? After all, over the years it’s honed its predictions and claims to be bang on 80 per cent of the time.
Those are some pretty good odds and we’ll see you soon out on the slopes.
Did You Know?
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