Wicked Weather Pictures...

I will update these occasionally, but I just found a few on-line that looked cool. Most of these pictures will be from years past, but gives you an idea of the enormity of some of these storms.

Ok, this isn't so much Northwest weather, but that's not my goal here...my goal is to show awesome weather wherever it may be. Imagine looking out your window in your office, or condo, wherever...Sure excitement, but a rush or terror would probably come over me. Tornadoes are mother nature’s most violent storms. They evolve from powerful thunderstorms and can wipe out a neighborhood in seconds killing people in it's path. Scary, but amazing.


Miami Tornado 1997
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Let it Snow, Let it Snow...

Boy we all get so excited, so anxious as winter weather comes rolling in. Now being from the Northwest we see our occasional snow, lots of rain depending on where you're at, but not too much in the way of severe weather.

This week we're seeing what the National Weather Service is calling big weather makers. Through Central Washington that means get those traction tires on and be prepared for emergencies if you're traveling across any of the mountain passes. There are heavy snow warnings and snow advisories issued for Central and Eastern Washington and Oregon. For more information on this storm and as we head toward the weekend you can log onto http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pdt/

Think safety if you are traveling. Keep your car stocked with essentials. Here is a list by the Red Cross of what to keep in your winter travel survival kit:

Battery-powered radio and extra batteries Flashlight and extra batteries Blankets or sleeping bags Booster cables Fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type) First aid kit and manual Bottled water and non-perishable high-energy foods, such as granola bars, raisins and peanut butter. Compass and road maps Shovel Tire repair kit and pump Flares Extra clothing to keep dry Sack of sand or cat litter (for tire traction) Tow rope Knife

For you and your family's safety know what the following mean

• A winter storm WATCH means a winter storm is possible in your area.
• A winter storm WARNING means a winter storm is headed for your area.
• A blizzard WARNING means strong winds, blinding wind-driven snow, and dangerous wind chill are expected.

These are just a few helpful things I felt necessary to post
for you. Have a very Merry Christmas and safe travels!

Speaking of weather...watch Good Morning America tomorrow. Host & Weather Anchor Sam Champion will be in Leavenworth. Today he was at the AMAZING Coeur d'Alene Resort in Northern Idaho. Just cool stuff in the Northwest!


Picture courtesy http://www.cdaresort.com/