When it comes to the 2023-2024 winter predictions for Minnesota, I may have good news, and I may have bad news – depending on where you come down on the whole winter in Minnesota thing to begin with. Let’s check out this year’s Farmers’ Almanac predictions to see where we land.

According to the venerable and eerily reliable Farmers' Almanac, the 2023 to 2024 winter in Minnesota will be colder than average.
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This tracks with the typical weather patterns for the Land of 10,000 Lakes during El Niño years. So, that could be considered bad news for those who spend cold weather months in Minnesota questioning their life choices.
The 2023 to 2024 winter predictions for Minnesota also forecast an average amount of snowfall for the state.
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After last year's record snowfalls, those who hate driving in or shoveling snow will see this as welcome news. Snow sports enthusiasts and businesses that rely on snowfall will just have to keep their fingers crossed that "average" means historically average and not another new surprise from our out-of-wack climate.
No matter what happens, this year, remember that winter in Minnesota is beautiful.
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Even if you're enjoying it through a window and next to a fire, there's something stark and lovely about it.
Many of us come from Scandinavian stock and adhere to the old adage, there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes.
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Bundling up and getting outside certainly helps to make the winter days go a little faster.
And there are even activities you can do that will have you feeling downright warm, even when the temperatures say otherwise.
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And at some point, the ice and snow will start to melt, the air will begin to warm, and winter will be over.
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This cycle is just how we do things in Minnesota.

Four seasons and phenology keep things interesting for us Minnesotans! So, what are your thoughts on the 2023-2024 winter predictions for Minnesota? Let us know in the comments!

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