(The Center Square) – If the Farmers’ Almanac is correct with its forecast, this winter is going to be unpleasant in Illinois. The publication has been around since 1818, and has provided weather forecasts since day one. Editor Sandi Duncan said many factors go into their weather forecasting, including celestial events and the impact of a La Nina weather pattern. “We also look at sun spot activity, the motion of the moon and a variety of other proprietary factors,” said Duncan. She said Illinois can expect a winter that is cold, wet and white. Above-average precipitation is forecasted for the …