Here is the winter forecast from a local tv station. It says a little bit warmer for the midwest but a little bit cooler in the far south. A little less precip for the midwest (less snow more icing) but more precip for the far south. Of course it's just their best guess on the weather.
http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/daves-winter-weather-forecast
http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/kevins-winter-weather-forecast
http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/daves-winter-weather-forecast
http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/kevins-winter-weather-forecast