Dublin, N.H. (KELO.com) -- The Old Farmer's 2019 Almanac has made its annual weather predictions for the United States, including the Sioux Falls area.
They say to expect a milder than normal winter with above normal precipitation. They also predict a cooler than normal summer.
Here's their prediction for Region 10, "The Heartland," which includes Sioux Falls and southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa, and southwest Minnesota.
"Winter will be milder than normal, with above-normal precipitation. The coldest periods will be in mid- and late December and early January. Snowfall will be below normal in the north and above normal in central and southern areas, with the snowiest periods in late November, mid-December, early January, and mid-March. April and May will be warmer and rainier than normal. Summer will be cooler than normal, with the hottest periods in late June and the first half of July. Rainfall will be below normal in the north and above normal in the south. September and October will bring near-normal temperatures and precipitation."