weather pattern is much like the one that caused deadly tornadoes in alabama during the spring of 2011. this new storm could also bring snow as far south as dallas. >> this is going to be a real white christmas, not just an inch of snow. a lot of places are going to see several inches of snow if not over a foot of snow. >> reporter: one thing 00recasters can say with 100% certainty. >> it's going to be a very big travel nightmare on a very big travel day. >> reporter: carter evans, cbs news, los angeles. >> glor: it will be a waterlogged christmas across the united kingdom. ggavy rain has triggered flooding as washed out roads and aiilroad tracks. southwest england is especially drenched. up in scotland some resorted to a canoe to get around. in egypt the muslim brotherhood is claiming victory after yesterday's final round of voting on a new constitution. supporters say it was approved by 64% of voters. opposition leaders are charging fraud. official results are due tomorrow. >> a syrian government air