United States residents may pay higher heating costs this fall as colder air is expected to grip the Rockies and Plains at times and some quick-hitting chilly shots may impact the Northeast. However, heating prices may be offset by higher inventories of propane and natural gas.

Winterlike conditions are expected in the Rockies and Plains, which could drive up costs, especially if there is a high demand for propane used by farmers for corn drying.

Some parts of the Rockies will be 2 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit below normal for the fall, AccuWeather.com Lead Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok said.

AccuWeather's Fall 2014 forecast calls for some spells of chilly, unsettled weather across the Great Lakes and Northeast as early as mid-September.

"There will probably be big jumps at times, which can really make a difference on heating bills," Pastelok said.

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