The farmers almanac does say pretty much the opposite, I personally don't lend much credence to their predictions as they make theirs even further ahead in time (due to publishing requirements), and they use some dubious methods for weather predictions,in the past they used A LOT of old wives tales like "their was a lot of this or that bug doing XYZ" kind of thing (voodoo science). Which isn't to say they can't guess right once in a while. Nor, can I attest that is the kind of "science" they currently use for their predictions.
If the NWS is correct, Idaho doesn't have much to look forward to, drier and warmer=crappy snow year!
When people tell me they think the weather report is usually wrong I ask them where they are getting their forecast from, it's usually from the local tv weatherman, accuweather/weather channel/google homepage etc. If that is your source for weather prediction then yes your perception will be that the predictions are frequently wrong. I have been using the pinpoint NWS/Noaa weather forecast for several years now, it's very rare that they have been wrong, or even off by a few degrees. Perfection, no, but to be right most of the time is impressive. If you are not getting your weather predictions from the source then your perception will be MUCH different.
Here is a link to what I use, just plug in your zip code, then look at the map that appears mid page, right hand side and move the cursor to your exact location, it will then formulate the forecast for your exact location.
http://forecast.weather.gov/zipcity.php
Yes, you guys in BC will have a good snow year (most likely), as the El nino doesn't have the same effect on you as us south of the border.