Va Tech storm chase team

I attended the initial meeting for the 2010 Virginia Tech storm chase trip last night in Blacksburg. The university website featured the program on its front page as well. It's really cool to see my alma mater taking steps to set up a meteorology program. I've been hoping for one there since my undergraduate days in the '70's. I doubt I'll be chasing with them this year but I'm at least under consideration as an alternate driver. In the meantime I'm hoping this snowy Virginia weather pattern leads to a successful chase season both here (for me!) and in the Plains (for them!).