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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The forecast varies depending on where in Massachusetts you live.<\/p>\n
Forecast: Cooler and wetter-than-normal conditions are expected.<\/p>\n
Forecast: Cooler and drier-than-normal conditions are expected.<\/p>\n
According to its website, the Old Farmer's Almanac bases its long-range forecasts on a combination of solar science, climatology and meteorology.<\/p>\n
The publication says its forecasts use factors including solar activity, historical weather patterns and atmospheric conditions.<\/p>\n
The Old Farmer's Almanac has published long-range weather forecasts for more than 200 years and claims its predictions are about 80% accurate.<\/p>\n
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 \u2014 especially at the local level.<\/p>\n
Fall officially begins in Massachusetts and across the Northern Hemisphere with the autumnal equinox on Tuesday, Sept. 22.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Old Farmer's Almanac fall forecast: What Massachusetts might see<\/p>\n