Not much different than 12z really. It is just missing the shield of lighter precip further NW. If I really cared, I would look at the individual members but right now I have better things to do. Another run to over-analyze in a few hours.
It is a phase but it's positively tilted. Given the ridge axis and the continued progressive nature of the pattern, I'm not sure what you are looking for is in the cards.
It is with the initial piece but then there is yet another hammer coming down lol. Very volatile with the amped up ridge and the TPV shedding off vortices. More fun and games(changes) to come.
I always thought the late week deal was too soon. Once it goes by we have the cold coming in, and the Euro I think was the first I noticed depicting some trailing energy a day or so later. That was the key.
You need to show up earlier for these models runs- I am not a PbP guy, more of a color commentator.
I promise I won't be a Romo and talk all over you though.
The changes were evident pretty early- More separation from the NS energy associated with the Thursday-Friday storm, so our shortwave was sharper/ wester, and better interaction with the next NS piece dropping in.
lol thanks. I do my best. I don't always have the time, but when I do and there is something trackable, I try to do a bit more analysis. Hopefully some folks get something out of it, and I don't make a fool of myself in the process.
You sure the guidance has the ridge placement and amplitude correct 6+ days out? How about the timing and depth of the NS energy dropping southward?
Uncertainty is the answer.