Yes the MJO is forecast to move into phase 8 by mid-month which is usually favorable for cold in the US. But the 11-15 day ensemble forecasts are not biting yet. Need that trough near and on the west coast to go away. https://t.co/0M1QeMcdoG pic.twitter.com/UOnwZa63r1

— Allan Huffman (@RaleighWx) January 2, 2023