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Another white Christmas for Victoria? By dtewes in Sky Watch October 18, 2007

   If the latest government forecast is any indication, odds are we won't have another white Christmas like the 12-inch "blizzard" in 2004. Go figure!
   The winter outlook update issued today is calling for a mild and dry winter for most of South Texas. In fact, there's a greater than 60-percent chance of a warmer-than-normal winter and a greater than 40-percent chance of a drier-than-normal winter. Considering fall is just a few weeks old, those numbers indicate to me forecasters are pretty confident about their predictions.
   What will all that mean for Victoria? Well, it might cut those heating bills. It could also mean an increased threat of wildfires and the possibility of a ban on outdoor burning. Kyle Young, the Victoria County fire marshal, has already issued two warnings about the threat of wildfire, despite the area experiencing one of the wettest years ever.
   For a look at the government's forecast, go to www.noaa.gov and click on "Warm and Dry Winter Predicted for Much of the U.S."
   Are there any forecasters out there who would like to take a crack at forecasting what's coming up this winter? Anyone seeing any signs, like hairier-than-normal caterpillars or plants growing thick bark?
   

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