Predicting the

Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s has been known for its traditionally 80 percent accurate forecasts. Find out how we predict the weather. Plus, discover sure-fire (?) methods for predicting the weather yourself, based on animals’ signals, cloud types, and even pig spleens!

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Predicting with a Wishbone

Foretelling : The Ol' Goose Bone Method

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Predicting with a Pig Spleen

How The Old Farmer’s Predicts the

Our Unique Formula to Forecasting Long-Range

How Accurate is The Old Farmer’s ’s Forecast?

How We Did With Last Year's Winter Predictions

How the ’s Forecasting Methodology is Different

How do long-range predictions by The Old Farmer's work?

2024-25 Winter Forecast Map

The 2025 Old Farmer’s Forecasts a “Calmer, Gentler” Winter for the U.S.

How Herring Runs Predict Spring

Fish That Forecast!

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Predicting Using a Persimmon Seed

What Does Your Persimmon Seed Reveal?

Predicting the With Plants

Look to These Plants for Your Daily Forecast

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Cloud Guide: Types of Clouds and They Predict!

Learn About the Many Different Cloud Types

Computers, the Moon Landing, and Your Microwave

A New Forecasting System Comes to Life

Predicting Tornadoes: Off the Radar Screen

Predicting Blizzards: Model Misbehavior