http://www.cirruswx.net/apps/blog/show/19873415-cirrus-weather-official-winter-2012-13-outlook
Sorry if repost. Despite a slow pre-season, this website has some vaguely hopeful predictions for this winter. Especially if you're an ever-optimistic mid westerner like myself. This info is a month old, however... The September report reflects basically the same data-- just a bit more conservative.
If you're looking for something more up to date, this site just posted an outlook today... complete with some contradicting graphics: http://www.liveweatherblogs.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=groups&task=viewdiscussion&groupid=8&topicid=1122&Itemid=179
Here's a feel-good graphic:
