One final round of strengthening does not bother me in the slightest. I would be more concerned if it were becoming a modoki and remaining the same intensity. A marked drop that is relegated to the eastern zones is a recipe for a relatively fruitful la nina season for east coast winter enthusiasts.
I def felt like there was an anomalous high risk for a significant snows this month relative to climo, but it's tough to get bent out of shape if it doesn't work out...I mean, it's still autumn lol
I def. wouldn't run from a strengthening la nina that is becoming more east based....2010 is already one of the better ENSO analogs and it could become even more appropriate....along with 1955 and 1970.