Indiana Winter Forecast Calls For Heavy Snow

Every season, The Farmers’ Almanac releases an extended forecast, predicting what we can expect in the months ahead, and it looks like Indiana could see a snow-heavy winter 2025-2026.

The Farmers’ Almanac has released its extended winter weather outlook for 2025–2026, and Hoosiers may want to make sure they’ve got their snow shovels and snowmelt handy. The Almanac predicts a “chill, snow, repeat” pattern across much of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley regions, including Indiana.

What The Almanac Says About Indiana This Winter

While winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21, the seasonal shift may hit earlier. The first waves of cold and snow are expected to reach the Great Lakes region by mid to late October, with snow becoming a regular part of the forecast by November. Thanksgiving week could be a mixed bag, with the potential for snow and rain to complicate holiday travel.

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Expected Winter Impacts Across The Hoosier State

For Indiana specifically, the Great Lakes influence usually means frequent moisture and just enough cold air to turn storms into snowmakers. The Almanac suggests Indiana residents prepare for:

Frequent snowfall events through the season
Classic “snow, thaw, repeat” cycles
Potential travel headaches around holidays and storm systems

Unlike the Southeast or Southern Plains, where The Almanac is calling for mostly rain rather than ice and slush, Indiana sits squarely in the “winter wonderland” zone with temperatures cold enough and weather wet enough to keep snow lovers satisfied and neighborhood kids with snow shovels busy.

How The Farmers Almanac Creates Its Long-Range Outlooks

The Farmers’ Almanac bases these long-range forecasts on a proprietary method developed in 1818 using a mix of astronomical patterns, environmental changes, and historical behavior. Whether you swear by it or just enjoy the tradition, one thing is clear: Indiana should expect a true, snowy Midwestern winter this year.