Almanac and experts warn of unusually wet and stormy conditions across California
The Old Farmer’s Almanac issued its 2026-2027 winter outlook, projecting a wetter-than-normal season for much of California and surrounding regions.
The 200-year-old Old Farmer’s Almanac released its 2026-2027 winter predictions, indicating a markedly wetter season for California, particularly the southern part of the state. Its analysis, which blends traditional calculations with satellite data and computer models, warns of repeated storm activity, muddy fields and occasional cold surges across Southern California, the Desert Southwest and the broader southern U.S. The southern Rockies may also experience more sleet, freezing rain and heavy, wet snow. OpenSnow’s 2026-2027 Winter Forecast Preview points to the Central Sierra as having the greatest chance of well-above-average snow, with resorts like Mammoth Mountain and China Peak in the projected storm track, especially after the new year.
Why it matters
Residents and planners need to prepare for potentially disruptive rain and snow as forecasts suggest an unusually wet season.
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