Memphis, extreme SW Tennessee: This fall started way above average but over the last 3 weeks only once or twice has the temperature been above normal.We've also experienced 2-3 frosts and a light freeze. This fall seems to be cooler and drier. Severe weather seems to be down a lot from last year when we had a good deal of it. If the pattern we're in now continues we will have the coldest winter since I've been here which has been since '89. Last winter was much warmer than usual and much wetter especially in February.--Ric Hunt mahunt@bellsouth.net

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