This storm was well predicted by using this tool
https://fh004579.webs.act.reading.ac.uk/gfs_hf/vstar_tstar_100.html
Ventrice even alluded to it in a recent post.
Also the evolution up top supports the development of a extreme MECS. The baroclinic zone supports intense low pressure residing at a lower latitude. Deep Eastern NA trough
I feel this storm system will be more powerful colder and wetter than tis event today and tomorrow
Lets hope for the best. I can attest down here folks are crazy, shelves emptying out , ridiculous if you ask me.
Look forward to an update from you tomorrow, if possible, thanks for your great posts !