All that spring weather comes flooding in from the desert around us. It arrives in the form of temperatures that are in the 60s, and the humidity that makes them feel like they are on top of the world. For those of you who don’t have a ton of snow on your feet, this would likely be your first reaction when spring rolls around, but the weather will also be unpredictable.

This is a big one for us. We are not only going to be in the South West of the US this spring, we are going to be there for just about the entire month. Most importantly, we will be in the middle of it all and be able to enjoy a variety of temperatures and weather patterns.

We will be in the middle of the country. This means that we will be able to take nice, warm, sunny days with us for weeks on end. This is because the city that we live in is located in a valley that is prone to extreme temperature swings and this valley is the only one in the entire state that has the right mix of elevation, humidity, and temperatures to be able to take advantage of the mild climate.

As is often the case, the weather in the city has a major impact on the weather here. When we’re in the midst of a big storm, we’re usually in the worst parts of the country. With the temperature outside and winter being such a dominant force here, it’s hard to imagine any other weather pattern coming along.

I live in an area with many extreme weather events occurring every year, and I’m the first to admit that extreme weather can be as much of a problem as it is a blessing. The only thing that makes this Valley so special is that it gets all the time the weather gods have left to wreak havoc on us. I find myself looking forward to winter, even though my favorite part of the year is spring. I can’t imagine anything more pleasant.

A bad year can be the worst year of all. This year it’s the worst by far. I just got an email about a severe weather warning that has been active for two days. The last time we had one of these warnings was in 1998. When we had it the warning was a lot more severe than it is now. We’re now one of the most affected cities in the country and as I type I don’t even want to think about the worst case scenario.

I have no idea what to expect, but I know the forecast is still a big deal. The last time we had one of these warnings was in 2002, and that was the worst year for weather. This year is even worse. The previous one was in 1997, so we’re still at least a couple of years behind.

If you’re not paying attention you could end up in a homeless shelter or a homeless encampment. But that doesn’t mean there’s no hope. The Weather Channel’s winter storm forecasting service has given us a little clue. The Weather Channel has a website that shows the current storm conditions in your area 24/7. In the comments section you can write in about the impending storm.

And the storm is here. If you’re going to stay indoors, bring a jacket, hats, and gloves. There’s a chance it might be a blizzard. While we’re at it, bring a good raincoat. It’ll keep you comfortable, but its not the same to have it over your head.

Yes, you can bring a raincoat. Because its not the rain that is making the raincoat slippery. Its the cold. Its the cold that is making the raincoat slippery.