The Old Farmer’s Almanac Fall 2026 Outlook: Is Your Property Ready for El Niño?

With all the talk of the Super El Niño developing this year and affecting the upcoming winter months, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has a more pleasant outlook for the fall season. The fall 2026 forecast reveals a distinct national split: a warm interior wrapped in cooler coastal weather, alongside drier-than-average conditions for most of the United States.This is welcomed news for homeowners, as it sets the stage for a calm interlude before a potentially brutal winter. The fall forecast for the the United StatesFor most of the country, the weather will be warmer than usual.In places like the Heartland, High Plains, Deep South, or Texas, expect summerlike warmth to linger well into October. While the High Plains stay dry, Texas and Oklahoma are forecast to receive up to 4 inches of above-average rainfall.Meanwhile, cooler-than-average temperatures will settle over the Northeast, Atlantic Corridor, Appalachians, Southeast, and Pacific Coast. The Pacific Northwest and Northeast also face wetter-than-normal weather.As for the Upper Midwest, Lower Lakes, and Desert Southwest, these areas face transitional conditions, opening with a cooler September before October warms up or shifts.Loading...