The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weighs In On ND’s Spring Forecast

The Old Farmer's Almanac has been around a long time

How long? Try 1792. That's a lot of years of weather forecasting. Its competitor, the Farmers' Almanac, has been going on since 1818. It was announced late last year that 2026 would be the final year of the Farmers' Almanac due to financial challenges.

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We just got out of the deep freeze after the coldest weather of the winter so far this past week and weekend. I think just about everyone is ready for some spring-like weather. The good news, I'm seeing some 30-degree temps early next week.

The Old Farmer's Almanac's Spring Weather Outlook for North Dakota

It looks like the state of North Dakota could be a little psychopathic this spring when it comes to weather. Much of the central and western part of the state looks to be warm and dry, while the east is expected to be warm and wet.

In fact, much of the country will be like central and western North Dakota, likely to experience a drier-than-normal spring with warmer temps in the forecast.

What are the Old Farmer's Almanac's Forecasts Based on?

They are based on three scientific disciplines: Solar science, climatology, and meteorology. The Old Farmer's Almanac then analyzes all of them together for their long-range predictions. I suppose that's better than the TV weather guys who flip a coin.