Fall has just begun, but Thanksgiving will be here before you know it.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which dates back to 1782, and the Farmers’ Almanac, founded in 1818, have released their Thanksgiving weather forecasts, offering a first look at what Greater Cincinnati could see this holiday.
Here’s what they predict for Turkey Day and the winter ahead.
Old Farmer's Almanac vs. Farmers' Almanac Thanksgiving 2026 weather forecast
The Ohio Valley region, which includes Cincinnati and Columbus, is expected to start the holiday with warm temperatures and scattered showers. However, sunny skies and cooler conditions are expected by "the time the turkey is served," theOld Farmer's Almanacwrites.
The Lower Lakes region, which includes all of northern Ohio, will experience a chance of rain and snow during Thanksgiving week, along with
a "cool nip in the air."
The Farmers' Almanac, on the other hand, predicts that both regions will experience winter-like conditions on Thanksgiving, with scattered snow showers or flurries possible. Some brief travel slowdowns are also expected on Turkey Day.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving takes place on Thursday, Nov. 26.
When does winter start?
The first day of winter, marked by the winter solstice, is Dec. 21 at 3:50 p.m. ET.
Old Farmer's Almanac winter weather forecast 2026
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts slightly below-normal snowfall this winter for the Ohio Valley region, which includes Cincinnati and Columbus.
Here's a more detailed look at the almanac's winter forecast for the Ohio Valley:
- Temperatures: Below normal.
- Coldest periods: Mid and late January.
- Precipitation: Above normal in the east; below normal in the west.
- Snowfall: Slightly below normal.
- Snowiest periods: Mid and late January, mid February, and early March.
The Lower Lakes region, which includes all of northern Ohio, will experience near-to-below-normal snowfall, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Here's a more detailed look at the almanac's winter forecast for the Lower Lakes region:
- Temperatures: Above normal.
- Coldest periods: Early January and early February.
- Precipitation: Above normal.
- Snowfall: Near to below normal.
- Snowiest periods: Early and late January and early February.
How does the Old Farmer's Almanac make predictions?
As the country's oldest weather forecaster, The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts weather trends by "comparing solar patterns and historical weather conditions with current solar activity," using solar science, climatology and meteorology disciplines to make long-range predictions, according to its website.
Contributing: Bebe Hodges, The Cincinnati Enquirer.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Will it snow on Thanksgiving in Cincinnati? Almanac forecasts disagree
