I could easily see the 18th split the forum like the 12z GFS advertised…
But at least we’re looking at legit big storm potential.
The synoptic setup is amped..
977 over Bangor ME giving a hint at the potent setup.
Finally something to track
Legit arctic airmass around 18th.
But looks like one of them “west is colder than north” type packages. Slight moderation as it swings East after diving south…
Boston warmer than Greenville SC type deals…
Could be a big deal in places like Atlanta…
Move to the southeast if you want to call an advisory level threat a major snowstorm.
By New England standards - this isn’t even a storm at this stage. It’s weather in January.
The GEFS and EPS are still an open wave frontal boundary evolution.
The very early mid level cut off over the southeast is just a potent meso vort traversing the boundary. It doesn’t allow for a bend back or strengthening of the already diffuse BZ…
So on top of all the limitations—you’re not gonna get the mid level magic out of this either.
+NAO incoming and longest duration since first week of October per the GEFS. Clearly a big regime change underway…
Shake the persistence lens if you haven’t already….
At least the GFS lost its “congrats OBX” BS for the 16th.
It’s now rightly back in line with all other major guidance. So how this will evolve is a lot clearer than earlier today…
15th/16th—That GFS run is very -NAO ish
I don’t buy this evolution. Looks like a step further away from reality.
The NAO forecast had another stepwise increase well into positive territory before our players are on the field..
Ugh. That’s so wound up it’s gonna interfere with the follow up wave… That one I like for the better long wave placement…
But that’s another potential issue gotta watch now…
Good point.
To be sure I’m thinking most commonly 43-45 readings, for the region.
a solid +10 today
Dews will also be rising all day so it will compound the real feel. Legit warmth on this merit as well…
Gotta get outside…