COMET ISON TOOLKIT-all the images, videos, mission information and more to make the most of today historic event.

TODAY scientists around the world are tracking ISON's progress today as it plunges through the sun's near atmosphere.  Stay tuned to see if it survives its perilous journey and emerges from the sun's intense gravity and heat.  this toolkit has all the images, videos, mission information and more to make the most of today's historic event.

Link to Nasa's site with videos, pictures, info:  http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/smallworlds/cometison.cfm

COMET ISON - Tracking the comet's Perilous Journey Around the Sun - Will it Break Up?

Thursday, Nov. 28, 1-3:30 p.m. EST
NASA solar physicists track the comet LIVE during #ISON’s closest approach to the sun and answer your questions on Google+ during the broadcast, or via Twitter using #ISON and #askNASA.

- Don't look for ISON during the day today. NASA spacecraft will watch it and we'll post images here (the link below), including near real time images from SDO starting at 12:45 p.m. EST.  As always, never look directly at the sun.

-- If it doesn't break up, ISON will be visible near the horizon in early December. Look to the East before sunrise and to the Northwest after sunset. Watch the "What's Up?" Videofor more details.https://plus.google.com/events/c8t7i5dbr1k50oq89giloiqe8rc

Is an Arctic Blast and Snow Coming to the Northwest?

Cliff Mass Weather Blog, November 26, 2013

The media is beginning to talk about it and the emails are coming in, so perhaps it is time to talk about the potential for cold air and snow later this weekend and early next week.

My general policy is to wait until such events are about 120 hour out, because their predictability is often very low beyond that.  And although some models have been indicating a cold event for a while, their forecasts have been inconsistent--suggesting large uncertainty.  So now that we are getting close enough to see "the whites of their eyes", what do the latest model predictions indicate.
full story:    http://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2013/11/is-arctic-blast-and-snow-coming-to.html

FLIGHT STATS - across the country - Check Your Airports for Delays at a glance- then get details

You'll want to book mark this one:

The status information provided on this site indicates general airport conditions; it is not flight-specific. Check with your airlineto determine if your flight is affected.Information on wait times at security checkpoints.

http://www.flightstats.com/go/Airport/currentAirportDelays.do?region=usFAA

Holiday Weekend Travel

National Weather Service, Spokane, Wa
A few weak disturbances will bring a chance of light showers on Friday and Saturday. These showers are not expected to impact travel. A strong storm system will bring rain/snow, gusty winds, and colder temperatures on Sunday and Monday. Snow will likely impact the mountain passes. Snow will be possible in the valleys starting Sunday night but confidence remains low regarding amounts and location. Freezing temperatures arriving Sunday night could lead to Icy road conditions on Monday morning. Check http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/otx/ for updates.
full story: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/FXC/wxstory.php?wfo=otx

Asotin County open burning may continue despite dense air and fog

By Veronica Miracle Published: Nov 26, 2013 at 9:32 AM PST

CLARKSTON, WA - The foggy, dense air that's been clouding up the Valley is here to stay at least through the week. 
The Washington Department of Ecology put an immediate hold on burning across the eastern part of Washington including Asotin County on Monday. But Asotin County Fire Marshall Karst Riggers said the stage one burn ban is simply a recommendation...

full story:  .http://www.klewtv.com/news/local/Stagnation-air-233477821.html

Denver news anchor blasts lazy viewers for boring snow photos

By Scott Sistek Published: Nov 26, 2013 at 11:11 AM PST 
When the snow starts flying, our inbox, Twitter, and Facebook feeds fill up with countless gorgeous photos of our winter wonderland.

And then, there are some... not-so-gorgeous ones. It's OK, not everyone is Ansel Adams. We usually just choose the best to showcase and move on...

But in Denver, where it admittedly snows a little more often than Seattle, one news anchor took to the airwaves to say he's had it with the endless photos that just show snow piling up on viewers' patio furniture.

"Yes, everyone's impressed with your four-piece furniture set. We saw it at Costco too," KUSA anchor Kyle Clark said, tongue planted firmly in cheek (maybe?) 
full story:    http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Denver-news-anchor-blasts-lazy-viewers-for-boring-snow-photo-233494761.html