This will be a good test for the Euro AI. It has always seemed very inconsistent in the long range to me but there was evidence presented yesterday that it is actually one of the best models

You should be promoted to the Canadians. @iFred

I live east of Seattle and over the years here have grown to crave warm and sunny weather. Ouch. Not a good combination there. Probably why we are laying out plans to escape the winter months. Almost as silly as living in the Seattle area and craving a cold continental climate. I will say that once an event is imminent then I really enjoy going all in on cold and snow maps. I do like the thrill of the chase. But I hear Jim talking about frost in my sleep because I have heard it for the last 20 years in all seasons. And I am sure you guys also hear me talking about warm and sunny weather in your sleep too.

The Gem will lead the way as usual.

One really big fire on the satellite but it appears to be up in the mountains and not in a populated area and the wind will be dying down significantly as we go into this evening.