Posted in New Mexico | September 28, 2019
If you’ve lived in the Southwest for any period of time, you’re probably not too afraid of winter weather. We’ve heard horror stories from our friends in the North about extreme cold and blizzards that are seemingly unending. Winter in the Land of Enchantment might be worse than outsiders think (we do get snow, after all,) but this year is predicted to be less than ideal.
Thanks to the long-form forecast, Farmer’s Almanac, we can take a look into the future and see what the new seasons might bring. The 2019-20 Winter Farmer’s Almanac has been released, and some New Mexicans might not be happy about this year’s winter weather predictions. The Southwest takes the brunt of Mother Nature this year with colder temperatures and more snow throughout New Mexico than is average.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is used by many to predict upcoming weather patterns so they can plan accordingly. It uses a top secret formula with many complex mathematical and astronomical formulas, as well as many other factors taken into account to best predict long-term forecasts. Some aspects include sunspot activity, tidal movements, the ways the planets are aligned, and even the moon.
Despite popular and often unfounded belief, New Mexico can get quite cold in the winter. We even see snow, especially in the mountains. That said, we often have a milder winter than the rest of the country. In 2020 however, New Mexico can expect more snow and colder temperatures than average, especially in January.
If you’re not ready for temperatures to drop, now is the time to prepare. With the predictions in, New Mexicans can prepare to bundle up and brace for the conditions. It might be colder than normal this winter, but at least our state is just as beautiful beneath a layer of fresh powder.
Don’t fear, it’s not winter quite yet! Before it gets too cold, make sure to get out and see all of the fall foliage. One of the best ways to do that is to take a fall foliage road trip throughout the Land of Enchantment.
