The weather experts are already talking predictions of a snowy winter heading our way for the 2003-2004 season. Keep your fingers crossed fellow snowboarders.

Farmers Almanac: http://www.almanac.com/weather/region15.php

"Winter will be relatively mild. Although most days will be milder than normal, cold air will dominate between Christmas and New Year, in early February, and in early to mid-November. Expect above-normal precipitation, with most spots getting more snow than normal. The most widespread snow will occur during late December and early February, with the heaviest rainfalls in mid-November, early and mid-January, and early February.

April and May will be a bit cooler than normal, with above-normal rainfall in most spots due to a storm in mid- to late April."

I love casting a line for a steelie on the way back from a quickie at Stevens, but didn't get a chance to last year. Anyone else do that?