Fall Forecasts Diverge: Old Farmer's Almanac vs. National Weather Service
Two major long-range forecasts for the upcoming fall season in the United States present starkly different predictions. The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center (CPC) anticipates a warmer-than-normal autumn across much of the country, while the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler conditions for large stretches of the East Coast and Pacific Coast. Key areas of disagreement include the Northeast, Southeast, and Pacific Northwest. The CPC expects above-average temperatures and average precipitation in these regions, whereas the Almanac forecasts cooler temperatures and varying precipitation patterns, such as wetter conditions in the Northeast and drier conditions in parts of the Southeast. The Pacific Northwest also sees contrasting predictions, with the Almanac forecasting cooler and wetter conditions, while the CPC anticipates warmer and drier weather, influenced by El Niño developments. (Source: Newsweek, Source time: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:31:00 GMT) 
