The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts a Mild and Wet Winter for Most California Homeowners

"For California homeowners, that means a winter that's warmer overall but wetter than usual, with a few stormy bursts and cooler nights mixed in. A Milder, Wetter Winter for the Golden State California is divided between two forecast regions in the Old Farmer's Almanac: the Pacific Southwest and the Pacific Northwest. In southern and central parts of the state-including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Fresno-temperatures will run above normal, while precipitation is expected to be near or slightly above normal."

"The wettest periods are projected for mid- to late December, early January, and early March. Farther north, cities like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Redding fall within the Pacific Northwest region, which will also experience above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation overall. The snowiest periods in higher elevations are likely to arrive in early February. Altogether, the forecast points to a milder, wetter winter for most of California-good news for easing drought conditions and replenishing reservoirs."

The national outlook is mostly mild with pockets of wild weather, and much of California is expected to be warmer than normal. Southern and central California (including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Fresno) will see above-normal temperatures with near- or slightly-above-normal precipitation. Northern areas such as San Francisco, Sacramento, and Redding will also trend warmer but are forecast to have below-normal precipitation overall, with the snowiest higher-elevation periods in early February. Wettest windows are mid–late December, early January, and early March. Increased moisture should help reservoirs and drought relief but may cause slick commutes, minor flooding, and damp mornings; homeowners are advised to prepare and consider fall maintenance.

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