Fearless winter forecast, 2010-2011. Kind of variable and kind of normal winter likely.

First the easy part, the Southern USA will have a mild winter, with the warmth centering on Texas.

The Northeast will probably start off cold and snowy in December but the rest of the winter will be mild and very variable.  Joe Bastardi and other forecasters at Accuweather .com expect a stormy and coldish December to start off with.

 A dominant storm track toward the Great Lakes will be seen often. The spring is likely to be mild and early. Alaska seems to be in for a cold winter which often means our winter will be mild.  The Ohio Valley region will have the most moisture according to the National Weather Service.

But this winter does not give clear signals, for our region, so, it could shift either way.  Do not expect a block buster snow season such as was seen last winter centering around PA, MD, VA and DE.  That was a real record breaker.

That's it.  I hope the forecast works out better this year than last.