BE PREPARED: Winter 2014-15 May Not Be What You Expect

Now, I'm no fortune-teller, but I do follow current events - especially when they relate to weather.

If you're living in the Midwestern or Southern United States, you'll want to be sure you have a two-stage snow blower available and operable come the end of November or early December.

According to The Weather Centre, here are the predictions for 2014-15 winter in the U.S.

For the Pacific Northwest: A warmer than normal winter with around average precipitation is currently favored, due to the state of the Pacific Ocean and choice analog year. Snowfall is projected to be slightly above normal.

For the Southwest: A warmer than normal winter with above average precipitation is currently favored, due to expected high pressure along the West Coast and an enhanced subtropical jet stream. Snowfall is projected to be around average.

For the North Plains: A cooler than normal winter with average precipitation is currently favored, due to the expected Pacific set-up and choice analog years. Snowfall is projected to be around average.

For the South Plains: A cooler than normal winter with slightly below average precipitation is currently favored. Snowfall is projected to be slightly above average.

For the Midwest and Great Lakes: A slightly cooler than normal winter with around average precipitation is currently favored. Low confidence. Snowfall is projected to be below normal. 

For the Ohio Valley: A slightly cooler than normal winter with slightly below average precipitation is currently favored. Snowfall is projected to be slightly below normal.

For the Southeast: A cooler than normal winter with wetter than normal precipitation is currently favored. Higher than normal confidence. Snowfall is projected to be above normal.

For the Mid-Atlantic: A cooler than normal winter with above average precipitation is currently favored. Snowfall is projected to be above normal.

For the Northeast: A cooler than normal winter with above average precipitation is currently favored. Snowfall is projected to be above normal.

 If you don't already have a snow blower, now is the perfect time to buy one as the newest models are out and the prices are great!

If you already do own a snow blower, now's a great time to start it up and cycle some fresh fuel through it, change the oil, and add some fuel stabilizer to make sure you don't have any problems this winter when you need it most.