Zzzzzzzzz

That is about how exciting the weather pattern is across our part of the country for the next 5 days or so. To be fair, the weather will be very nice with lots of sun and very pleasant afternoon temps. But, if you are looking for excitement, look elsewhere.....such as the Pacific Northwest, where a big-time storm system will slam that area over the next 36 hours or so.

Now, I do think our weather will get more interesting as we head through next week. The GFS is very bullish on developing a "wedge" Tuesday and Wednesday, which, if that verifies, would likely drop at least our high temps back near or below average.

But overall, I really do think we make a transition back to a colder weather pattern by the end of next week. I expect Christmas will definitely feature much more December-like temps, and there is a fairly strong possibility that the Christmas holiday will feature below average temps. And, there have been some indications of storminess around that time-frame as well, but let's not get carried away just yet.

Outside of the weather world, my family has been playing the "Let's Pass Around Some Annoying Little Cold" game for the past week or so. It seems yesterday and today have been myself and my oldest daughter's turn to have it. Nothing bad....no fever or anything serious. Just a messed-up nose and occasionally sore throat. Feels more like allergies than anything else.

And, goofy me had an older version of our current work schedule at home. So, I get in to work this morning anticipating doing midday weathers for the Triad and Charlotte markets only to see I was actually scheduled to be on the evening shift in the Triad. I am almost always vigilant about checking the current schedule....guess this one just "slipped past the goalie." My goof-up....