Yea...I figured the late SSW would manifest in April, which is why I wasn't opptimistic about March....too little too late. Same thing happened in 2000.
Yea, it has been like pulling teeth to get any -NAO winter seasons for a couple of decades now....while I do agree with Larry that the solar cycle is a factor (min favored for -NAO), I also think CC maybe affecting the Atlantic pressure pattern.
Jesus, I think that piece of guidance is out of its tits, but I do like the cold trend..not thinking 28 IMBY midday tomorrow, though. I think the 00z INEEDSNOW maybe in error there.