Great to see the AO tank while the PNA ticks up. Even better is that we don't appear to lose the Pacific side of things for awhile, therefore we might be in for a solid period of winter here.
This could be one of those periods where we close well as these vorts get over the upper air and surface observation network. Suddenly a coating - 1" turns into a widespread 3" - 5" then reinforcing cold air.
Precipitable Water Amount. As @Bob Chill has said several times, we're at one of the drier times of the year so it's not surprising that we aren't seeing big dog snowstorms at D15.
January is the low point for PWAT climo in these parts. Sure you can get a big dog like 1996 or 2000, but the big game typically is found in February.
Agreed. What a beaut.