Winter temperatures will be near normal in the east and above normal in the west, with the coldest periods in early to mid- and late December, early to mid- and late January, and early and late February. Precipitation will be above normal, with snowfall generally below normal. The snowiest periods will be in late November, early and mid-December, mid-January, mid- to late February, and late March. April and May will have temperatures below normal in the east and above normal in the west and be drier than normal. Summer will be hotter and rainier than normal, with the hottest periods in mid-June; early, mid-, and late July; and early August. September and October will be slightly warmer and rainier than normal.