10/19/2012

Winter Weather Predictions—Science or Folklore?

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts winter weather months in advance. Is that even scientifically possible? Meteorologist Jason Samenow, of The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang, talks about the science and art of seasonal forecasting, and why even the pros at NOAA sometimes get it wrong.

Segment Guests

Jason Samenow

Jason Samenow is a chief meteorologist at Capital Weather Gang in The Washington Post in Washington, D.C.

Meet the Producer

About Christopher Intagliata

Christopher Intagliata was Science Friday’s senior producer. He once served as a prop in an optical illusion and speaks passable Ira Flatowese.