The "Old Farmer's 2008 Almanac" predicts 2008 will be the warmest year in the past 100 years. Although some
Global Warming
activist might think the warm spell is the result of driving cars, the Farmer's Almanac prediction is based on its three criteria for predicting weather - solar science, climatology and meteorology - the Almanac "suggests that a La Nina will prevail this winter, resulting in above-normal temperatures in much of the country."It continues by saying, "The coming winter will be remarkable for its lack of any prolonged cold spells, especially if the La Nina strengthens." "Winter will be about one degree above normal, on average, with slightly below-normal precipitation." The Almanac continues with this: "The coldest temperatures will occur in mid-December, mid-January, and mid- and late March."
The Almanac was first published in 1792 during George Washington's presidency, and the 2008 edition marks its 216th year of continuous publication.
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