Sure, summer holds a warm place in our hearts. But as soon as August hits, we can't help but dream about pumpkin spice lattes and snuggly sweaters! After all, it's only natural to think of our favorite fall activities, like visiting pumpkin patches, picking apples, and carving jack-o'-lanterns after a few too many hours in the summer sun. If you, too, consider yourself a fall fanatic, you're in the right place. The Pioneer Woman also anticipates autumn ardently, and her many fantastic fall recipes and autumn dessert ideas are proof!
"I would like to officially declare that fall is my favorite season," says Ree Drummond. "There's something about this time of year — when the long, hot summer draws to a close and school and work routines put our days back into a normal rhythm — that I find so calming and nice." We agree, Ree!
While we can definitely count on our routines to shake things up, we aren't so sure about that "long, hot summer" coming to a close. The Old Farmer's Almanac released its fall weather predictions for 2024, and it's looking like it's going to be a steamy season!
Since 1792, the publication has been issuing its extended weather forecast to inform its readers' preparations for the upcoming fall season. Nowadays, their predictions are compared to 30-year weather averages for each area and typically achieve an 80% accuracy rate.
So, what does that mean for autumn in 2024? The Old Farmer's Almanac previously forecasted a swelteringly hot summer, and the fall predictions certainly follow suit! "It looks as if The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a warmer-than-normal autumn this year! In fact, it should be quite warm for the western half of the United States," reports Bob Smerbeck and Brian Thompson, meteorologists at The Old Farmer's Almanac.
On the other hand, people living in the Deep South, the Northeast, and the Upper Midwest can expect average temperatures this fall. And if you're already planning to flock to fall foliage hotspots, you might be in luck! "The average temperatures and below-average rainfalls could translate to some pretty foliage in the Northeastern region," Smerbeck and Thompson said.
So, unfortunately (or fortunately, if endless summer is your thing), our ovens won't be the only things heating up this fall. Either way, there's no harm in embracing sweater weather with some cozy pieces like the ones below!
Get Ready for Sweater Weather
The Pioneer Woman 3/4 Sleeve Knit Topper
The Pioneer Woman Garden Floral Pullover Sweater
The Pioneer Woman Blouson Sleeve Cardigan
Nitya Rao is the editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, news, and more.
