The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its extended fall forecast, offering a look at what temperatures and precipitation could look like across the country, including Massachusetts.
The publication predicts a mix of conditions in the United States this fall, with some areas expected to experience cooler, wetter weather while others could see warmer and drier conditions.
In Massachusetts, most areas are expected to see a colder-than-normal fall. However, Central and Western Massachusetts are anticipating a wetter fall, while Eastern Massachusetts may see a drier autumn.
The forecast varies depending on where in Massachusetts you live.
Forecast: Cooler and wetter-than-normal conditions are expected.
Forecast: Cooler and drier-than-normal conditions are expected.
According to its website, the Old Farmer's Almanac bases its long-range forecasts on a combination of solar science, climatology and meteorology.
The publication says its forecasts use factors including solar activity, historical weather patterns and atmospheric conditions.
The Old Farmer's Almanac has published long-range weather forecasts for more than 200 years and claims its predictions are about 80% accurate.
Some weather experts, however, estimate the accuracy of long-range forecasts is closer to 50%, noting that predictions made months in advance come with significant uncertainty — especially at the local level.
Fall officially begins in Massachusetts and across the Northern Hemisphere with the autumnal equinox on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Meteorologists define the start of fall differently. The meteorological fall season begins Sept. 1 and runs through Nov. 30, aligning with the calendar months used to track seasonal weather patterns, according to the National Weather Service.
This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Old Farmer's Almanac fall forecast: What Massachusetts might see