I don't think you're remembering Jan 4-6, 2014 correctly.
See below to review the surface/mid/upper level maps.
http://www.meteo.psu.edu/fxg1/NARR/2014.html
I figured they would have at least corrected themselves when the 1st person questioned their original tweet.
But instead, they dug in their heels and doubled down.
Most of the recent model runs have the precip ending by Thursday evening.
But that EURO run might grind another 1-2" more out on top of what was on that map.