The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2025–2026 Winter Forecast describes the national outlook as “mostly mild—with pockets of wild.”
Editor Carol Connare notes that “most areas will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures,” but parts of the Desert Southwest—including Arizona—should expect an unusual twist: more rain.
For Arizona homeowners, that means a warm, wetter winter ahead, with occasional bursts of moisture and milder temperatures from the desert valleys to the mountain towns.
A warmer, wetter season for the Grand Canyon state
Arizona falls within the Desert Southwest region in the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast, which includes Phoenix, Tucson, and neighboring Las Vegas in Nevada. The forecast calls for above-normal temperatures this winter, with the coolest stretches expected in mid-November, early December, and late January…