This was consistently modeled that something was coming, and when one looked solely at the GFS, it didnt scream snow....you had to do a little diggin to find the diamond in the rough.
Peeps here where all chatty about "where did this come from - TV said little to nothing".... I suggested its a warm bias playing into some hoping it doesn't happen...add that to mets being "constantly wrong" mentality...and that's why you didn't hear about it.
I told her I knew about this since mid last week, and its been showing up for many many runs. She was just shaking her head in disbelief. I giggled both inward and outward.....she snarked at me (playfully).
Snow lovers rejoice...we win again!!