3Pre-IntermediateKidsAges 9-11Environment

When Will the First Snow Fall This Year?

The Farmers' Almanac has a special map! It shows when snow will arrive in different parts of the United States. Some places get snow very early, and some wait a long time!

1 min readLevel 3September 10, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

predict

/prɪˈdɪkt/

verb

To say what will happen before it happens

“Can you predict the weather for tomorrow?”

arrive

/əˈraɪv/

verb

To come to a place or to happen

“The bus will arrive at the school at eight.”

mountain

/ˈmaʊntɪn/

noun

A very high piece of land, much taller than a hill

“We can see snow on the mountain top.”

northern

/ˈnɔːrðərn/

adjective

In or from the north part of a place

“Northern cities are usually colder in winter.”

exciting

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Making you feel very happy and full of energy

“The first day of snow is always exciting!”

weather

/ˈwɛðər/

noun

What it is like outside — sunny, rainy, snowy, or windy

“The weather is very cold today.”

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Do you love snow? Many people do! The Farmers' Almanac made a cool map. It predicts when snow will arrive this year. This map helps people get ready for winter!

High mountains can get snow in September! That is very early. In October, snow falls on northern areas. By November, more places will see snowflakes. Some people wait until December for snow!

Snow arrives at different times everywhere. Tall mountains get cold first because they are high. Northern places also get snow sooner. It is exciting to predict the weather!

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
What did the Farmers' Almanac create?
2
When can high mountains get snow?
3
Why do tall mountains get cold first?
4
When do some people have to wait for snow?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
What did the Farmers' Almanac make?
2
When can high mountains get snow?
3
What happens in October according to the map?
4
Why do tall mountains get cold first?
5
When do some people have to wait for snow?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1
Do you like snow? What do you do when it snows?
2
What is your favorite season and why?
3
If you could predict the weather, what would you say?
4
What would you do on a perfect snow day?
5
Can you think of a fun game to play in snow?

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