Backcountry Notes

There are still no sunspots.  Click on the image at right for a larger view. See When The Rain Comes. Of interest for us weather watchers: the Farmer's Almanac has issued a prediction for this winter calling for a very cold season for most of the country. Sunspots are a factor in the Farmer's Almanac weather predictions. The FA claims its weather forecasts tend to be On The Money.

The Old Farmer's Almanac (a different publication) is just out and I'll be picking up a copy soon.  The Old FA also factors in sunspots. See How We Make Our Long-Range Weather Forecast.