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Thanksgiving Forecast: Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts FL Weather

​The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its Thanksgiving forecast, which will bring "a patchwork of weather" across the country.

​The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its Thanksgiving forecast, which will bring "a patchwork of weather" across the country.
​The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its Thanksgiving forecast, which will bring "a patchwork of weather" across the country. (Shutterstock)

The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its Thanksgiving forecast, which will bring "a patchwork of weather" across the country. Here in Florida, the long-range forecast suggests plenty of sun and no rain in sight, The Old Farmer's Almanac reported.

Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 27 this year. One of the biggest questions travelers usually have is whether snow will impact holiday plans.

Snow will be "limited to a few northern spots — northern New England, the Upper Midwest, the higher elevations in the Intermountain West, and Alaska — where flurries could affect travel," the Old Farmer's Almanac said.

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In Florida, there's no snow in the forecast, but state residents should expect a cooler-than-usual start before temperatures turn milder and comfortable.

"Expect plenty of sun and no rain in sight — a Florida Thanksgiving perfect for outdoor meals, beach strolls, or travel along I-95," The Old Farmer's Almanac said.

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The predictions are in line with The Old Farmer's Almanac's overall fall forecast, which the season will be warmer than normal in Florida this year. Average temperatures may be 1 degree above normal in September and near normal in October.

Florida may experience below-average rainfall, with some scattered showers or storms, both months.

As for winter, The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts the Sunshine State will experience a cooler-than-usual season with above-average precipitation.

Meanwhile, AccuWeather forecasters said temperatures will trend slightly higher in Florida this winter.

Despite the overall warmth, a major blast of Arctic air remains possible in the South, AccuWeather said. A pattern shift around late January or early February could open the door for "significant cold air" to sweep into Texas and the Gulf Coast, which will also raise the risk of snow and ice.

This same timeframe has the highest potential for the polar vortex to shift south, unleashing some of the coldest air of the season across North America, according to research by AccuWeather's team of long-range forecasters.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which has been making weather predictions for more than 200 years, claims an 80 percent accuracy rating. Last year, the overall accuracy rating was nearly 90 percent.

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