The Farmers’ Almanac released its 2025 – 2026 winter outlook and if it were to bear out, Colorado could be in for some harsh, wintry weather.

The publication portends a “very cold, snowy” winter for the north central plains. It says the region is, “set for a classic winter wonderland.”

Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac’s forecasts use a “tried-and-true formula that adapts to the mysteries of nature and the ever-changing world in which we live. The basis of our prediction method was developed by our founding editor according to correlations between celestial events, and various meteorological conditions.”

Of course, long range forecasts this far out, no matter who is making them, have to be taken with a grain of salt. However, as Thornton has seen four straight snow seasons with below normal levels of the white stuff, a change might be welcome.