Winter weather pattern clues 🕵️

An uptick in Indian Ocean tropical forcing (phases 2-3) continues to be shown early in the new year.

During January, these phases have been associated with warmer than average conditions in the eastern U.S. and a western trough.

Similar to 1989! pic.twitter.com/5hMqn6OD1v

— Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) November 16, 2020