It’s nearly time to dig out our winter boots and snow-blowers, but Manitobans might be pleased to hear weather predictions for this winter.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2026 edition offers long-range forecasts, sky-watching guides and seasonal insights for Manitobans
Tim Goodwin, senior editor at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, shared some insights on what we can expect across the province this fall and winter.
“As Manitobans brace for the onset of winter, a bright spot can be found in the warmer-than-normal temperatures forecasted over the coming months. While there will be many cold stretches — including the coldest periods in late November, early December and early February — almost every month will see above-average temperatures on the whole,” he said.
“Precipitation is predicted to be above average in the southern areas of the province, while snowfall is expected to below normal — but, again, that doesn’t mean there won’t be snowy times with plenty of showers and flurries expected in December and January following the snowiest periods in late November and early December.”
When The Old Farmer’s Almanac formulated its predictions for the 2026 edition, like it does every year, its long-range weather forecasts extend from November through October. Drawing on that information, Goodwin shared some details about the local forecast for next spring and summer.
“For the spring of 2026, those who call Manitoba home will experience slightly cooler temperatures overall with drier conditions expected,” he said.
“The summer will be the opposite, with above-average temps — the hottest periods in late June and early to mid-August — and more precipitation than normal.”
Besides the weather, there’s plenty that people can look forward to in the 2026 edition.
“I like to think that there is something for everyone in The Old Farmer’s Almanac. We have stayed true to the foundation set by Robert B. Thomas when he put together his first almanac in 1792, with many pages remaining essential the same in our 234th edition. The calendar pages, which provide astronomical data and highlight what to see in the nights sky for the year, are what make it a true almanac, or a calendar of the heavens,” he said.
“But we also have to adjust and evolve to remain relevant and provide stories that people not only find useful and interesting but told in a way that speaks to each reader. You will find winning recipes that have been tasted and tested, learn about the growing concern around space trash and how Canadian farmers are turning their focus on improving the soil under foot. Furthermore, you can dive into the idea of rewilding your garden, the importance of the sugar bush to the Canadian agriculture economy and the shape-shifting ice hills that dot the Arctic. And that only scratches the surface of what is inside the 2026 edition.”
At the same time, Goodwin points to other publications that readers might be interested to peruse.
“It is important for people to know that The Old Farmer’s Almanac brand is more than just the oldest continuously published periodical in North America with that iconic yellow cover,” he said.
“We have an annual Garden Guide, an OFA for Kids, calendars, a daily planner, gardening handbooks (with the fourth in the series hitting the shelves next October) and a website that serves as a trusted resource for gardeners, home cooks and amateur astronomers.”
The 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition is available wherever books and magazines are sold. A list of stores is available at www.Almanac.ca/Wheretobuy, and they encourage readers to shop local. Print copies are also available through Amazon, and digital editions can be purchased at www.Almanac.ca/Shop.
