Agree, I think parts of the area receive snow beforehand, but that it likely our big window UNLESS this does follow 12/13, where we can experience blocking return and have another fun mid February through March. Obviously that is way out.
Per Dons stats the numbers look good when the AO drops below -3. We could reach -4, the only downside for western areas of the sub forum is the block is displaced SE like 12/13.