This does not surprise me. I have been noticing for several decades that often when Europe has a bitter winter, our next winter is bitter. Somebody with more spare time than I have could check out this impression.
i blame it all on the asian brown cloud
Thanks gleeaikin. The Old Farmers Almanac weather prognosticator was consulted for the best date for the D-Day landings in Normandy.
NOAA Releases Weather Predictions For 3 Years
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3125322/posts
Top UK scientist criticized by peers for saying floods caused by global warming
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3124985/posts