Odd Fall For Montana, Predicted By Old Farmer’s Almanac

Is It Too Early to Talk About Fall in Montana?

I get it, we're smack dab in the middle of summer, so who wants to be talking about fall?

Well, honestly, we're closer to fall than you think; in fact, we're only about a month and a half away, according to meteorologists.

Meteorological Fall vs. the Autumn Equinox: What’s the Difference?

Meteorological autumn differs from the autumnal equinox in the dates on which each of them starts.

Meteorological autumn begins on September 1st and runs until November 30th each and every year, while the autumnal equinox lands on September 22.

What the Old Farmer’s Almanac Says About Montana’s Fall Forecast

No matter what day autumn officially starts this year, what does the Old Farmer's Almanac, which has been publishing their 60-day long-range forecast for over 200 years, have to say about what we can expect here in Montana?

Eastern vs. Western Montana: What Kind of Fall Should You Expect?

Montana actually has two different forecasts due to the sheer size of our state, but both forecasts are pretty similar in their outlook.

For those residing in the eastern portion of Montana, this fall looks to bring with it warmer and wetter weather.

As for those who call western Montana home, they'll be experiencing warmer weather as well, but with less moisture, it seems.

A Warmer Autumn in Montana? We’ll Take It

No meteorologist or weather prediction will ever be 100% accurate, but I, for one, won't complain about an extended summer should we get it.