We don't need vodka cold but this is marginal cold even for favored locations. If you are south of 85 and 40 it's going to be tough to get any wintry IMO. Mountains are prime spot as per usual.
One of the big issues I am seeing on the operational models is the lack of arctic air. Yes the blocking is there but the temps are marginal even for the mountains later in the runs. Unfortunately the other side of the globe has the majority of the cold air..
Brad Panavich isn't sold yet-
Blocking is great but it does t always bring cold, some time it’s a ridge. A pattern to watch for sure but it’s a 50/50 kinda of thing of where the trough and ridge set up.