Winter will be milder and drier than normal, with below-normal snowfall in places that normally receive snow. The coldest periods will be in mid- to late November and early January and from late January into early February. The best chances for snow are in early December, early to mid-January, and mid-February. April and May will be warmer than normal (expect a hot spell in late May), with near-normal rainfall. Summer will be cooler and rainier than normal, with the hottest periods in mid-June and mid-August. Watch for a hurricane in mid- to late July and a tropical storm threat in mid- to late August. September and October will be cooler and drier than normal.