Winter will have slightly above-normal temperatures and precipitation, on average. The coldest periods will be in early to mid- and late January, early February, mid- to late February, and early March. Snowfall will be above normal in the east and near to below normal elsewhere, with the snowiest periods in late November, early January, and early March. April and May will be warmer than normal, with above-normal rainfall. Summer will be hotter than normal, with the hottest periods in early to mid-June, early to mid- and mid- to late July, and mid- and late August. Rainfall will be above normal in the east and below normal in the west. September and October will be warmer and rainier than normal.