Fall in Colorado is a beautiful time. Many of us look forward to autumn each year: pumpkin spice everything, cozy sweaters, s'mores by the fire, fall foliage... it's all such a delight! But after fall comes winter, and that tends to have mixed feelings amongst Coloradoans. If you're a fan of warm weather, we've got some bad news to share with you. According to the Farmers' Almanac winter weather forecast for Colorado, the winter 2022-2023 predictions are pretty bleak. Brace yourself, Colorado, for winter is coming. If you trust the Farmers' Almanac, it's going to be a cold one.

Ready or not, winter will be here before we know it. People have been relying on the Farmers' Almanac for years, and this year, the 2022-2023 winter weather forecast says to prepare to "Shake! Shiver! Shovel!" It's predicted to be a cold, wet winter, not only for Colorado, but for much of the United States.

According to the Farmers' Almanac winter weather forecast, it's going to be quite a cold one. Record-breaking low temperatures are expected for parts of the country - some states are expected to get to 40 degrees below zero!

As for Colorado, the state is in the "hibernation zone," with glacial temperatures and lots of snow expected through much of the state, though probably not as cold as our neighbors towards the Great Lakes will see.

A very cold January is expected, with a heavy storm predicted for early in the month followed up by blasts of cold air.

The Farmers' Almanac boasts an accuracy record of 80% for their winter weather forecasts since 1792. It's trusted by millions and is considered America's top almanac and the oldest continuously-published periodical.

Many winter weather forecasts are based off of the latest technology, including satellite imagery. The Farmers' Almanac differs in that it uses factors such as sunspot activity, the positions of the planets, and the tidal actions of the moon to make their (mostly) spot-on predictions.

The formulas used by the Farmers' Almanac are a closely-guarded secret, so much so that the forecasts are published by "Caleb Weatherbee," a pseudonym of the employee who uses the formulas to determine the forecasts each year.

Are you looking forward to a white Christmas (and beyond), or did this just ruin your week?

Are you a believer in the Farmers' Almanac winter weather forecast, or do you prefer more scientific methods of weather prediction, like those used by the National Weather Service? Interestingly, their winter weather forecast for Colorado differs greatly from the Farmers' Almanac, as they are expecting a warm winter. Share your thoughts in the comments!