Kentucky’s 2025-26 Frymire Winter Forecast Predicts More Snow

Can a Japanese Elm Tree predict the weather? Some people believe that persimmons and woolly worms can, so why not? Kentuckians have been intrigued by the Frymire forecast for years, myself included, and for good reason. So far, its predictions for 2025 have come true.

I couldn't find a date for the first-ever Frymire winter weather forecast, but I know it has been decades since "treeologist" Dick Frymire first used his special tree in Irvington, KY, to make his predictions. He passed away in 2013, but the tradition continues thanks to J.L. Frymire (Dick's son) and Hannah Frymire-White (J.L.'s daughter and Dick's granddaughter).

They examine the tree's bark and leaves while using his secret technique to determine temperature changes and precipitation.

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I don't know if anyone publicly tracks the forecast for accuracy, but so far this year, it is two for two! If the trend continues, we are in for a very white winter with snow every month until March. The highlights are multiple chances for snow during Christmas week and possibly 10 inches on January 7th!

This looks like great news for all of the snow lovers out there. Quite a few opportunities for not just a dusting, but actual accumulation. Now, whether they'll mean no school, snowmen, and sledding remains to be seen, but I plan to keep an eye on this list. If you go ahead and mark it on your calendar, you can be prepared just in case.

Have you ever noticed the accuracy of the Frymire Forecast? Do you think it will continue to be correct for the rest of the 2025-26 winter season?