Predicting Weather - Framers Almanac

1. What is the primary purpose of the Farmers Almanac?To predict long-range weather forecasts

• To provide recipes

• To predict long-range weather forecasts

• To sell gardening tools

• To report news events

How long has the Farmers Almanac been predicting the weather?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 300 years

What does the term "linia" refer to in the context of weather?

• A type of storm

• A cooling of ocean surface temperatures

• A weather forecasting method

• A region in the Pacific Ocean

According to the forecast, where will the coldest temperatures be found this winter?

• The Southeast

• The Great Lakes

• The Southwest

• The Pacific Northwest

Which region is expected to have mild winter temperatures?

• Northern Plains

• Great Lakes

• East Coast

• Texas

When is the coldest outbreak of the season predicted to occur?

• The beginning of December

• The final week of January into February

• Mid-January

• The end of February

What kind of winter weather is expected in New England and the Northeast?

• Warm and dry

• Stormy with above normal precipitation

• Mild with little snow

• Cold with no precipitation

What is the expected weather in the Southwest states?

• Above average snowfall

• Average to below average precipitation

• Extremely cold temperatures

• Frequent thunderstorms

What should residents in Texas and the Northwest be aware of for early February?

• A heat wave

• A possible snowstorm

• A drought

• A hurricane

What does the Farmers Almanac recommend people do in preparation for winter?

• Buy new cars

• Have boots and hats ready

• Stay indoors all season

• Plant new trees