The classic Arctic outbreak signature on the surface pressure.

At this point I think at least some moderate cold has a very good chance of happening. Hard to ignore the dawg ensemble members showing up on every run.

AI makes some good changes tonight.

This isn't over yet!

The drier end of the Mediterranean climate is truly the worst. Better to go a bit drier to the point it doesn't support vegetation. I was thinking about that when I was in Palm Desert last year. Lots of warm dry winds but the hills are bare and could never sustain a significant fire. Dust is still an issue but it won't destroy your home. Of course Palm Springs can only exist because of the water that falls in the hills to its west.