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<p>On WeatherBrains this week, we're diving deep into the <strong>Weather Prediction Center's Winter Program</strong> - how they forecast snow and ice, the challenges of nailing accumulation totals, the coordination calls with NWS field offices, and what the future may hold for winter weather headlines.</p> <p>Joining us are two of WC's best: <strong>Peter Mullinax</strong>, a lead winter forecaster who produces national snow and ice guidance, Key Messages, and a wide range of surface, short-range, rainfall, and tropical products; and <strong>Dr. Owen Shieh</strong>, WPC's Warning Coordination Meteorologist, providing national-level decision support for winter storms, flooding, and extreme temperatures. He returns after last week's episode, bringing his deep background in emergency management, training, and operational meteorology from JTWC to the U.S. Navy Reserve.</p> <p>Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. <strong>Reach us here: ema...