This pattern is the worst now that Xmas is over.....you can F right off with the 1/4" every couple of days and cold, windy weather....it's just a giant PIA and am glad it's warming up.
I'm sure La Nina's influence has definitely peak and is starting to wane...so maybe a bit less resistance to more favorable outcomes, but not like it's the primary driver....+TNH is not uncommon in La Niña seasons.
I don't think so...RONI and MEI are still safely negative....GLAAM only approaches neutral next month. It's more the +TNH that will save February...a la 2014.
I had my day last week when it was clear this first wave of cold had failed, but no use in carrying on...I'm over it. Still love the look for mid and latter January.