European winter forecast summary 2009/10

Temperature
A slightly colder than average winter is expected across much of the continent.

Precipitation
Slightly drier than average.

December
1) On the cold side with the chance of some snow.
2) Rather cold, often dry.
3) Rather cold at times with a higher risk of snow than average. 
4) Close to average.

January
1) Close to average temperatures and precipitation.
2) Close to average, widespread snow.
3) Close to average.  
4) On the cold side, rather wet. 

February
1) On the cold side with the chance of some snow.
2) Rather cold, often dry.
3) Rather cold.
4) Often unsettled, close to average temperatures.  

Country key
1)Northern and Central France, Benelux countries, Western Germany and Denmark
2)Norway, Finland, Sweden
3)Poland, Eastern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Czech Republic
4)Portugal, Spain, southern France, Italy