What is with the weather?

Have you noticed the crazy weather outside the last two days? It is windy enough that my poor Lhaso Apso almost could do a lift off when going outside for the regular "outside" rituals. I hope this is not an omen of what is to come this Winter. I really love the snow, but the cold puts a definite damper on the whole Winter Wonderland idea in my books. I vote for white cotton candy this winter instead of snow and maybe a little sherbert to give us that seasonal feel. Where did this come from? I have no idea!