One concern I have with that stout high is it's going to be supplying a quite a bit of dry air to the north. This could really be a no-win situation event for most.
If the storm track is farther south (which obviously is good for colder air) the northern edge of the precip shield could get destroyed with dry air.
If the storm track is farther north you get increased moisture, but now you're talking about profile concerns (especially towards the coast).