It will suck if we can't get one legit (like EML potential) severe weather threat in the upcoming pattern. The important details will be
Where ridge axis is centered and how expansive (latitudinal) the ridge is - this will be important in terms of the strength of the mlvl flow and where that axis traverses along with strength of shortwave energy traversing the flow. We would want to see the pattern favor shortwave amplification over the Northeast.
Where any plumes of EML air eject and whether they can maintain their integrity which will be dependent on convection and how overturned the airmass would get over the northern Plains and upper-Midwest.
The synoptic look is something that could favor EML advection into our region, however, any EML advection could also easily get shunted to our southwest.