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Updated · The Pioneer Woman · Aug 21
Old Farmer's Almanac Sees Cooler Coasts, Warmer Interior in 2026 Fall Forecast
Updated
Updated · The Pioneer Woman · Aug 21

Old Farmer's Almanac Sees Cooler Coasts, Warmer Interior in 2026 Fall Forecast

1 articles · Updated · The Pioneer Woman · Aug 21

Summary

  • The Old Farmer’s Almanac says this fall should bring below-average temperatures along the East and West Coasts, while the Midwest and mountain regions run warmer than normal.
  • The forecast also calls for extra rainfall in parts of the West and New England, a pattern that could delay peak leaf color by keeping trees greener longer.
  • Oklahoma stands out from nearby states with a cooler, wetter-than-average outlook even as much of the surrounding region is expected to be warmer.
  • The Almanac says its long-range outlook is about 80% accurate, but it covers 18 broad climate regions, making local forecasts more useful for city-level planning.

Insights

Why might Oklahoma's unusually wet fall completely disrupt this year's harvest and ranching plans?
Could the Almanac's surprising accuracy secretly dictate the success of New England's billion-dollar leaf-peeping industry?
What hidden atmospheric forces are truly driving the strange temperature divides across the US this fall?