"Most areas will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures, but from the Appalachians south through the Southeast and Florida, and westward across the Ohio Valley, we're predicting a colder-than-normal winter," said Carol Connare, editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac. The almanac predicts that most regions of the U.S. can expect less precipitation than they would during a typical winter. However, Florida and the eastern Desert Southwest (i.e., parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and southern California) could get more rain than usual, while the Carolinas, southern Appalachians, eastern Ohio Valley, and southern Rockies could experience more snow. And while cities like Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. can expect a milder and dry winter, they could have a White Christmas to look forward to. While too much of the white powder can interfere with circulation on your lawn, it can also act as a shield to protect your grass from the more destructive winter elements.