Thinking this is more of a 3-5" locally vs the original thought of 4-7". Wouldn't shock me if someone ended up close to 6 but I think we stay just a bit under that.
The Euro/ukmet would be a good hit for both Detroit and Chicago as Chicago would make up with lake enhancement/lake effect to counterbalance the lighter synoptic amounts.
NAM run to run is trending with slower more neutrally tilted trough with a faster northern stream piece across Ontario. It could be complete BS but that is one positive trend in a model today.