The CFSv2 weeklies, similar to the JMA & ECMWF, show the upper pattern becoming more favorable for wintry weather during the 2nd half of January.

My winter outlook suggested the potential for a more active 2nd half of the season, it will be interesting to see if that occurs! pic.twitter.com/49oaUh02gD

— Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) January 2, 2019