**No afternoon video today due to the travel schedule; scroll down and you can still see the morning video**
No real change in our thinking… record warmth possible over the weekend with highs up in the mid 70s, over 15 degrees above average for early December in Alabama. There could be a few showers around in isolated spots, but most of the weekend will remain dry with intervals of sunshine.
The big winter storm continues to unfold out west; see the myriad of winter storm watches and warnings below…
The 12Z GFS slows the front down again next week… holding off the main chance of showers until Tuesday night and Wednesday. Rain in the one-quarter of an inch category looks likely; maybe some spots will get a little more. But, no drought relief at all. Cooler air follows on Thursday and Friday of next week.
LONG RANGE: The GFS is holding rock steady to the idea of a good rain event in the December 16-17 time frame, followed by much colder air. Amazing consistency; lets hope that pans out. We are almost getting that event into the seven day range and out of voodoo land.
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I am off to Clanton… I will be doing the 5:00 weather live from downtown Clanton, then I will serve as the Grand Marshall of the annual Clanton Christmas Parade, which begins at 6:00. Ashley Brand will be handling the 6:00 weather from the ABC 33/40 studio. Brian Peters will have the video updates here over the weekend… my next video will be available bright and early Monday morning at 7:00. Enjoy the weekend!
