For over 200 years, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has been predicting weather forecasts by “analyzing decades of historical data and current solar activity, we predict likely outcomes for temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall across all 18 regions,” the almanac’s website said.

In New England, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a “less intense cold and lower precipitation combine for a lighter-than-average snow season. Good news for winter travelers, but gardeners may need to watch for an early thaw,” the website said.

Temperatures are predicted to be above normal with the coldest periods in December and early January. Snowfall and precipitation are predicted to be below normal. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that the snowiest time will be mid-November, early and mid-December and early February.

See what the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting for Christmas here.