Last week, many people got their first glimpse of snow flurries, a reminder that winter is on its way .

As the temperatures drop, it is only natural to wonder when we will see our first real snowfall, especially if you have already given in and turned on the heat.

For snow lovers, it is a labor of love to dig out the tote of winter gear, gas up the snowblower, and prepare for their favorite season. For others, it is a signal to hibernate and stay cozy away from the cold.

After a below-average season last year with only 28.1 inches recorded, AccuWeather is anticipating a stormier winter ahead for the region.

"It can be an intense stormy winter for areas of the country, particularly across the Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Northeast, and parts of the mid-Atlantic," AccuWeather L

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