Lots going on across the northern half of the contiguous United States. Here are the color codes: Orange = blizzard warning Pink = winter storm warning  Gold = high wind warning  Magenta = "Red Flag Warning" (high wildfire potential)  Green = flash flood watch  Bright blue = avalanche warning  Purple = winter weather advisory  Brown = high wind watch  9am Sunday, the forecast radar should look something like this: Magenta is sleet and orange is freezing rain. East of the L  there are thunderstorms depicted.  Tremendous amounts of snow -- driven by gusts to 50 mph -- will close roads and cause power outages.  Please factor this forecast into your plans.  I will update the forecast tomorrow.