Gfs looks good after November 30.
Cold air is around, nice ridging up North, I think there's potential for something.
You'd probably want a big phaser for that late November storm though.
A torched Canada is still cold.
EPS/GEFS look good moving forward however there's not a ton of cold to work with.
I do like that they're poking further north with the ridging.
Things actually don't look horrific for early December.
Definite +PNA signal with some ridging extending into AO/NAO regions & less piggish near Alaska.
Likely a cutter of course but could be a significant storm that ushers in a decent cold mass early December.
Not sure if +PNA is transient. Also noticed AO looking more neutral/negative in the forecast today.
This year a mild snow free winter would be a good thing so I'm hoping that's the case.
It just seems that's the type of pattern we're in since 2015. It's hard to complain given the winters since 2000 have been mostly very good.
It'll be interesting to see if the SE ridge pattern is a mainstay due to AGW or something that lasts several years and reverts back.
Weak MJO signal though. Looks like it may stay in circle.
AO/NAO likely to drop to near neutral late November. Several forecasts actually have Dec being the most favorable winter month with Jan a close 2nd.
Favorable in this winter will still be unfavorable overall but they'll likely be a few opportunities for snow.
The fast flow of the pacific makes it really difficult to forecast anything beyond 5 days.
I'm not convinced that it's gonna be like 11-12 because the pattern is not fully coupled with the Nina.
Last winter was already a 11/12 style winter. I think it'll be much more variable than people think.
There is potential for this winter to blow 2011/12 out of the water regarding the warmth.
Imagine seeing widespread blooms in Dec/Jan, insane stuff.
There's also a chance we go through some odd snowy/cold periods.