Though summerlike temperatures kicked off fall in some parts of the United States, winter -- with its cold and snow -- is quickly following. The season will get off to a slow start in the Northeast with only occasional shots of cold early on. The northern Plains and the Rockies, however, will be bitterly cold at times and buried in snow.
With the East as an exception, most ski resorts country-wide should not have a problem getting up-and-running this year. This season's precipitation may even bring drought relief to California, replenishing reservoirs and easing water shortages.
A breakdown of the AccuWeather.com 2013-2014 Winter Forecast can be found below.