What the JMA weeklies do with tropical forcing over the next 4 weeks isn't ideal for long-lasting wintry patterns in the eastern U.S. [doesn't mean it can't snow]
— Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) January 3, 2019
After a brief trip into phase 8, it fades and then reemerges into phases 5-6 later in the month. Similar to ECMWF. pic.twitter.com/3hTvcBJGsf