The northern stream is the main culprit for the lower totals. But then again, if it isn't squashed, it's probably a mixed mess even for the foothills and mountains. No true CAD high in place.
We need more of a NNE movement of the precipitation not ENE. That's one reason it's so dry over NC. Plus the trough is too progressive and trending more positive last few runs
I just have that nagging feeling that something is going to screw us still. Don't like the 18Z euro going dry again. It looked like the UK with a dry area around the escarpment too.
Hopefully the trends will be good at 00Z.