Yes, the snow event yesterday in New England was impressive. There are some good pictures in their obs thread.
I agree that it will be interesting to see how the strength of the Niña evolves over the next couple of months. Like you mentioned, other factors like the NAO and MJO will always be a factor.
It would be great to have a chance of getting a storm similar to yesterday take place in another month or so in CTP.
Our winter tracking time is coming soon. I am happy that we get to change the clocks soon so that the weather models will come out 1 hour earlier! I am looking forward to asking, “who is staying up for the Euro!”