National Weather Service Serves up Winter Weather for Winter Weather Awareness Week

[](http://www.weather.gov/satellite?image=ir)Most folks believe the National Weather Service just reports on the weather – but I remain skeptical. I actually think they know how to control it – when it fits their key goals. As conclusive proof, realize that the NWS proclaimed this week as _[“Winter Weather Awareness Week”](http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/seasonal/winterAwareness/?wfo=sew)_. As a direct result – not coincidentally as many naively assume – the nation is going to be plunged into dramatic Winter Weather. Is this a dramatic publicity stunt? One has to wonder. Regardless, whether we want it or not, be aware that [Western Washington will be plunged into freezing weather over the next few days](http://www.king5.com/story/weather/2014/11/09/freezing-temperatures-western-washington/18764343/). Much of the rest of the country will see much [worse weather](http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc3.html) – with bitter cold and heavy snows. Although suspicious, I assure you my previous blog – with guidance for Vashon’s Winter Weather – was purely coincidental. Despite what others say…