Farmers' Almanac warns of signs pointing to harsh UK winter

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 09:08 · Archive

The Farmers' Almanac claims natural signs suggest a brutal winter could be coming to the UK.

The Farmers' Almanac claims there are signs in nature suggesting a brutal winter could be coming to the UK, with one sign apparently found in homes.

Last winter, which extended into February 2026, was one of the wettest on record for the UK. The Met Office's assessment noted that winter saw above-average temperatures and rainfall overall, with notable regional variation. The weather was unsettled, with four named storms and a strong jet stream combined with a blocking high over Scandinavia causing extended wet spells and unusual rainfall patterns.

December started very unsettled. January brought cold and wintry weather, with Storm Goretti bringing widespread snow to Wales, the South Pennines and parts of the West Midlands, as well as damaging winds to Cornwall. The month then turned wet and unsettled with Storm Ingrid and Storm Chandra bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Cornwall and County Down recorded their wettest Januarys on record. February saw a continuation of wet conditions with persistent rain and temperatures around average.

Overall, the UK recorded 113 per cent of average winter rainfall. England had its eighth wettest winter on record since 1836, Northern Ireland its ninth wettest, and Southern England its fourth wettest.

How it is being reported

• Brutally cold winter could be coming after sign we've all seen in our homesThe Farmers' Almanac claims there are signs in nature that could point to a harsh UK winter ahead - and one of them may already be lurking in your homeThe Mirror · 15 Oct, 08:49
• Everyone has seen sign in the home showing it'll be a cold, hard winterThe Farmers' Almanac says there are signs in nature the UK could be set for a harsh winterDaily Express · 15 Oct, 07:00

In this story: Farmers' Almanac · Met Office · UK · Wales · South Pennines · West Midlands · Cornwall · County Down

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