To add to that... Here's what the temperature anomalies have been since the mid 90's with a +PDO during the winter. Here's what it looks like with a -PDO   And here are what those coldest 26 winters look like (back to n1960.  

It looks amazing!!!!

We went to the Great Loop Rendezvous, and here is the link to that.  

At least living in Texas I am used to this unpleasantness. 

Hey Ricky!  We've headed over to Wheeler State Park in Alabama for a "Looper" Fall Rendezvous. It's a 3 day conference and there will be 25-30+ looper boats (some currently looping, others past loopers) there where you can tour and talk to the owners. I was waiting until then to "actively" start searching for a boat. I have a good idea what I'm looking for, but I'd really like to get on a few of these boats and talk with the owners about what they like, dislike, and what they would change abou

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0652 PM CST Sun Dec 01 2024 Valid 020100Z - 021200Z ...NO THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms are not expected through tonight. ...Synopsis... Broad mid-level troughing over the eastern CONUS continues to support widespread surface high pressure and associated cooler, stable conditions across the U.S., with no appreciable threat for thunderstorms apparent. A couple of lightning flashes remain possible over or immediately east of Lakes Ontario and Erie with lake effect snow bands. However, thunder coverage should be too sparse to warrant thunderstorm highlights this outlook. ..Squitieri.. 12/02/2024 Read more View the full article

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0321 PM CST Sun Dec 01 2024 Valid 031200Z - 091200Z On Day 3/Tuesday, an expansive surface high will shift southeastward from the Middle MS Valley into the Southeast. On the southeastern periphery of this feature, a modest pressure gradient will promote locally breezy northerly surface winds amid a dry antecedent air mass across portions of southern FL. While locally elevated fire-weather conditions are possible (given modestly receptive fuels), the potential for critical conditions appears low. Thereafter, fire-weather concerns should be minimal across the CONUS through the extended forecast period, as northwesterly flow aloft persists from the northern Rockies into the Southeast -- limiting the overlap of warm/dry/breezy conditions. ..Weinman.. 12/01/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more View the full article

SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0321 PM CST Sun Dec 01 2024 Valid 031200Z - 091200Z On Day 3/Tuesday, an expansive surface high will shift southeastward from the Middle MS Valley into the Southeast. On the southeastern periphery of this feature, a modest pressure gradient will promote locally breezy northerly surface winds amid a dry antecedent air mass across portions of southern FL. While locally elevated fire-weather conditions are possible (given modestly receptive fuels), the potential for critical conditions appears low. Thereafter, fire-weather concerns should be minimal across the CONUS through the extended forecast period, as northwesterly flow aloft persists from the northern Rockies into the Southeast -- limiting the overlap of warm/dry/breezy conditions. ..Weinman.. 12/01/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more View the full article

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0154 PM CST Sun Dec 01 2024 Valid 021200Z - 031200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... The latest high-resolution guidance consensus depicts a brief overlap of 25-30 percent RH and 10-12 mph sustained northerly surface winds across portions of southwest FL during the afternoon hours, potentially favoring brief/localized elevated fire-weather conditions. However, the expected brief nature of these conditions and somewhat marginal winds should generally limit the fire-weather risk -- precluding Elevated highlights at this time. For additional details, see the previous discussion below. ..Weinman.. 12/01/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1212 AM CST Sun Dec 01 2024/ ...Synopsis... A mid-level trough is expected to be situated over the eastern portions of the CONUS through the day on Monday, though some shortening of the wavelength should allow for some eastward progression through the day. At the surface, a broad area of high pressure is expected to translate southward across the central Plains, reinforcing the cool surface conditions and bringing generally light winds. As such, no significant fire concerns are expected across much of the CONUS on Monday. The exception may be western parts of the Florida peninsula, which may be in an unmodified dry continental air mass, resulting in low RH. Along with modestly dry fuels, this may create localized conditions favorable for fire spread. However, winds currently appear to be too light to introduce Elevated highlights on this outlook. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more View the full article

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0154 PM CST Sun Dec 01 2024 Valid 021200Z - 031200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... The latest high-resolution guidance consensus depicts a brief overlap of 25-30 percent RH and 10-12 mph sustained northerly surface winds across portions of southwest FL during the afternoon hours, potentially favoring brief/localized elevated fire-weather conditions. However, the expected brief nature of these conditions and somewhat marginal winds should generally limit the fire-weather risk -- precluding Elevated highlights at this time. For additional details, see the previous discussion below. ..Weinman.. 12/01/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1212 AM CST Sun Dec 01 2024/ ...Synopsis... A mid-level trough is expected to be situated over the eastern portions of the CONUS through the day on Monday, though some shortening of the wavelength should allow for some eastward progression through the day. At the surface, a broad area of high pressure is expected to translate southward across the central Plains, reinforcing the cool surface conditions and bringing generally light winds. As such, no significant fire concerns are expected across much of the CONUS on Monday. The exception may be western parts of the Florida peninsula, which may be in an unmodified dry continental air mass, resulting in low RH. Along with modestly dry fuels, this may create localized conditions favorable for fire spread. However, winds currently appear to be too light to introduce Elevated highlights on this outlook. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more View the full article