Winter predictions

Old Farmers Almanac predicts a return to colder, snowier winter coming up for the Eastern U.S.:

For the coming season, we’re predicting that winter will return to some – but not all – areas. We think it will be a “winter of contraries, as if Old Man Winter were cutting the country in half. The eastern half of the country will see plenty of cold and snow. The western half will experience relatively warm and dry conditions. In other words, as in the political arena, the climate this winter will render us a nation divided.

Accuweather's winter forecast is a bit different, but also calls for above average snowfall in some areas.

If you live in an area prone, or even just sometimes prone, to severe weather, now's the time to put your winter contingency plan together. Food, firewood, maybe a generator are some of the things to consider now.