Good luck!

I took this photo during an ice-storm related power outage. As stated many times, I am not a long-range forecaster. However, I continue to see long range model runs that are extremely consistent about this being a colder than average winter with more than usual storminess. Of course, that means a lot of ice and snow.  As winds began to increase, snow stuck to trees and later affected power lines.  It is an unfortunate fact that we simply do not have a sufficient number of electric crews in this nation to do timely restoration if multiple storms knock out power in multiple areas in quick succession.  The Smith Family has increased our store of supplies to five days' worth and that is something I would urge for everyone. And, if you have a baby or infirm adult living with you, I would increase it to seven days. Meteorological fact: very cold conditions often follow winter storms. Make sure you have a way to heat your home and feed and hydrate your family as well as dispose ...

I am so glad the election is over and all of the obnoxious commercials are gone! To give you a smile now that the election is over, watch this brilliant piece from Saturday Night Live . 

--- original post, still valid --- The hatching indicates that any tornado that occurs could be strong. The yellow area has an enhanced risk of a tornado. The brown area has a significant risk.  Please keep up on the weather in these areas today. 

Tornado Watch Until 2am CST Sunday and Sunday Night The area in brown has a significant risk of tornadoes; the hatching means that any tornado that occurs may be strong.  The NWS SPC has updated this forecast, especially in the Texas Panhandle. However, I continue to believe the Phoenix-Maricopa County area has a slightly higher risk of a tornado than is shown here.  Monday and Monday Evening Again, the hatched area is where strong tornadoes are forecast and the brown area is where there is a significant risk. Of course, I will update this forecast again tomorrow morning.