"Steamy" Pumpkin Picking—Old Farmer's Almanac Forecasts Hot Fall 2025

From Washington to Missouri, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is calling for warmer-than-average weather, with a few pockets of cooler temperatures. Dry conditions—another prediction that could be worrying for skiers—dominate much of the map.

In Western Washington and Oregon, though, the Old Farmer’s Almanac expects some wet weather this fall. 

“September and October will be warmer and wetter than normal overall,” the publication’s forecast for the Pacific Northwest reads. “Expect a mix of sunny and rainy periods, with mild to warm temperatures throughout.” Depending on how far the temperature reaches above normal, those conditions could produce some mountain snow.

Then, there’s the vast swath of states slated for “warm” and “dry” weather: Idaho, Nevada, Western Colorado, Utah, Western Montana, and Western Wyoming. These areas house many of North America’s best-known ski resorts.

Colorado, in particular, has mountains known for opening in November or even earlier, provided the weather cooperates. For instance, Keystone Resort has already announced hopeful plans to fire up its lifts in mid-October.

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, though, relying on early-season snowmaking in the Centennial State may be tougher than usual this fall.

The Northeast, home to classics like Sunday River, Jay Peak, and Killington, may be in the best position. “Expect cooler and drier conditions than usual,” the forecast reads, hinting at chilly temperatures. Last season, Sunday River first opened on Halloween thanks to snowmaking—maybe they’ll be able to pull it off again this year. 

For skiers and snow enthusiasts alike, long-range forecasts—whether they’re from the Old Farmer’s Almanac or NOAA—are fun to look at. It makes the next powder day feel a bit closer. But for better and worse, these outlooks cover broad trends, not specific weather events.

Could a burst of frigid weather arrive in late October and disrupt this forecast from the Old Farmer’s Almanac? Absolutely. For the most accurate forecasts possible, waiting five to seven days in advance is your best bet.

In the meantime, we’re thinking chilly thoughts. Check out The Old Farmer's Almanac Winter 2025-26 forecast below. The publication differs from many La Niña-influenced forecasts.