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Lump of dirt




Still nothing big showing up on the 7-day rain forecast, which means Santa's not
giving out lumps of coal, but lumps of dirt. Although I am sure you've heard by
now about the possibility of a pattern change headed our way for Christmas or
thereabouts. Yes, t'would be wonderful if that happens and we end up with snow,
rain, or even a bit of ice (sleet, please). We need the moisture! But let me
caution you, that storm system that the long-range models have been producing is
still on the other side of the pacific ocean, so counting on it right now would
be a bit premature, to say the least. Because when it comes to Christmas
snowstorms in Oklahoma, Santa giveth, but he more often taketh away!



But until something does change, get used to this



and this





and this



and this???



Well, that's up to Santa.

Gary McManus
State Climatologist
Oklahoma Mesonet
Oklahoma Climatological Survey
(405) 325-2253
gmcmanus@mesonet.org