Winter temperatures will be near or slightly above normal, on average, with the coldest periods in mid-December, mid- and late January, February, and early March. Precipitation will be below normal in the north and above normal in the south. Snowfall will be above normal, with the snowiest periods in mid-November, early to mid- and late December, January, and early February. April and May will be cooler than normal, with precipitation above normal in the north and below normal in the south. Summer will be warmer than normal, with rainfall above normal in the north and below normal in the south. The hottest periods will be in mid-June, early and mid-July, and early August. Watch for a tropical storm threat in mid- to late July. September and October will be warmer and rainier than normal, with a tropical storm threat in late September.