This is correct. I always post the most informative maps, and they are never wrong. Ji never cancels winter, he's the most patient, poised one out of all of us.
The good thing about the 12z GFS is now we have a model showing the high potential this system has. A 985 low forms just off the outer banks and gives them a foot of snow. It's still 7 days out... but I am starting to like the trends.