Mild & Dry or Wetter & Stormy? What the Almanacs Predict for Winter 2026-27 in Arkansas

Temperatures are starting to cool down, and we are all wondering what we can expect this winter in our area. Will we have any snow or just some soggy days ahead? The Farmers Almanac and the Old Farmers Almanac have both released their Winter Predictions for 2026-2027. So let's dive in and see what they say.

First off there are two different Amanacs to look and and their predictions this year don't match up at least not for our area which includes Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma.

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The Old Farmer's Almanac was established back in 1792, and the Farmers' Almanac began in 1818. Each has a different formula for predicting weather. Back in the days when they started these publications all the way to the mid 1900s farmers relied on this information for their crops along with their own prediction skills handed down through the generations.

You'd think in today's world,  our weather information would be so much better, but weather is still hard to predict even with all the technology we have.

Still, it is fun to see what they say and how accurate the predictions will be.

Old Farmer's Almanac Arkansas & Texas

The Old Farmer's Almanac is calling for Dry and Mild Temperatures for our area, which includes Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Their prediction also states,

A warmer, drier winter is expected in the Texas–Oklahoma region. There is a chance for snow in the new year, so keep an eye on the forecast!

Temperatures: Above normal
Coldest periods: Early and late January and early February
Precipitation: Below normal
Snowfall: Near normal
Greatest chances for snow: In the north, early and late January and early February

Farmers' Almanac Winter Prediction  Arkansas & Texas

 According to the  Farmers' Almanac, our area is Zone 5 and includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.  Their prediction is...

Wetter than Normal and Stormy...

Zone 5 sits along this winter’s active southern storm track, and the outlook is wetter than normal and stormy. Frequent storm systems are expected, and when colder air surges in and meets that abundant moisture, some storms could produce sleet, freezing rain, or heavy, wet snow. Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa should monitor the forecast closely during cold intrusions. Louisiana, Arkansas, and southern Texas should watch for frequent storm systems, heavier-than-normal precipitation, and muddy fields.

This one is considering the El Niño in its forecast, which will push the jet stream south and usually cause more rain and cooler temperatures in our area. So with that, I'm going with the Farmers' Almanac. Get ready for cold, rainy and maybe some snow?