I commented earlier that this set up reminds me of 2007...it looks hostile for NE winter with a cursory glance, but if you squint, you can see how New England could do okay in terms of snowfall with cold nearby.
I wasn't on Eastern in 2005. It was 2006. I'm positive...and you were right, as that winter torched. Remember? Jack O (RIP), the dude who started SV was all over region 1.2 leading the way in warm winter el Nino seasons, like that one.
Warmest winter call was 2006, not 2005.
Keep in mind, I am not arguing for a "cold" winter...my confidence is that it will be snowier for at least SNE, which isn't saying much.
Remember Erin and Katrina in FL ...came in as intensifying cat 1's and damage looked more like cat 2. Intensifying systems more proficiently mix down stronger wind gusts.
Of course the NAO will be positive, I told you that back in May when you were doubting it...all I'm saying is that the January chart that I commented on is an example of how to salvage a decent winter in NE with a +NAO and healthy la Nina. Hindsight outlook 2007 and let me know how that looked for winter in New England..save for the QBO, but ACE will likely be higher this year.
I think we would do okay in this...that looks servicable enough to provide chances with the with the lower heights in Canada and the PV elongated in the general direction of the northeast.
Interesting...I hadn't factored the compact nature into my assessment when considering regeneration...perhaps my TX landfall intensity is conservative. Something to ponder over the weekend before taking a Final stab at it.
No....not my focus. Not paying attention to inland track, but I don't think this will be a Harvy-like epic flood because it should keep moving. Austin will probably see some rain...
The decrease in foreward speed over the SW GOM may not promote that much upwelling considering the system will be much weaker...important not to lose sight of that since we are used to conceptualizing this system as a powerhouse. I think it will be speeding up again due to trough interaction closer to the coast by the time it regains hurricane strength.