Winter will be milder than normal, with above-normal precipitation. The coldest periods will be in mid- and late December and early January. Snowfall will be below normal in the north and above normal in central and southern areas, with the snowiest periods in late November, mid-December, early January, and mid-March. April and May will be warmer and rainier than normal. Summer will be cooler than normal, with the hottest periods in late June and the first half of July. Rainfall will be below normal in the north and above normal in the south. September and October will bring near-normal temperatures and precipitation.