A cool, dry fall could lie ahead for Milwaukee and much of Wisconsin, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The almanac released its fall forecast, and it predicts a cooler-than-average September followed by a warmer-than-average October across the Upper Midwest, with rainfall above average both months.
Most of Wisconsin is forecast to be cool and dry this fall, with the exception of southwestern Wisconsin, where conditions are expected to be warm and dry.
Nationwide, “it won’t feel like fall everywhere,” the almanac said, with warmer-than-average weather expected to settle over the country’s interior. And with few exceptions, fall is expected to be relatively dry.
“Expect fall to be drier than average across most of the country,” the almanac said.
Is the Old Farmer’s Almanac accurate?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has published long-range weather predictions for more than two centuries, using a proprietary forecasting method it says combines solar activity, climate patterns and historical trends. The publication boasts 80% accuracy, though some experts claim it’s closer to 50%.
Meteorologists caution that forecasts made several months in advance carry significant uncertainty, especially at the local level.
When does fall begin in 2026?
Meteorological fall begins on Sept. 1, while the fall equinox happens Sept. 22.
USA TODAY Network reporter Brandi Addison contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Cool, dry fall ahead for most of Wisconsin, Old Farmer’s Almanac says
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