Seems that the first couple pieces of guidance at 12z (NAM, RGEM,ICON) delay the phase out west compared to their previous runs. And before anyone says anything i know these are not even the B squad lol
I'm worried too but my only hopium is that it is a true artic airmass (in place before the storm) will be a little more stubborn than usual WAA. I've been here too long. That warm air aloft ALWAYS comes in quicker than modeled. I've been telling friends 6-10 so hopefully at least 6" can be reached.
We can't make fun of the NAM then post the 87 HR SREFs. Both our terrible and outside there "usefull range". Both the 12k and 3k have a small but noticeable cold push over the east through 36. Thats all I am looking for.
There’s another lobe North of New England that comes down (quicker than 18z) that compresses heights and prevents the trough from tilting more negative.