Lick Them Chops.

This tree was along Taft Highway on Signal Mountain. Absolutely on fire with color one day, then absolutely bare less than a week later.
Time seems to be flying by lately, it's hard to believe Thanksgiving Day is Thursday. But ready or not, here it is. I've been licking my chops thinking about some green bean casserole, turkey, and fresh baked pumpkin pie.
Weather-wise Thanksgiving Day looks tranquil with highs in the mid 50s.
But right now a good soaking is heading our way today through tonight. I think most areas will see 1/2" to 1 1/2" with some locally heavier amounts. And we need it. As of this morning these are the rainfall amounts compared to normal.

• Since November 1st Chattanooga is 2.11" drier than average
• Since September 1st Chattanooga is 6.61" drier than average
• Since January 1st Chattanooga is 8.09" drier than average

Snow hounds look at a system like this in November and lick their chops wishing it was late December, January, or February. With this strong a low hugging the Gulf coast and some cold air lurking around, in another month or so this could be quite a dumping of snow. Well, put in your orders now. Only 30 days until Winter officially begins.