Everyone knows blue = snow and green = rain. What was he thinking?
I agree, I think right now, caveat obviously could change (not for you), the consensus of best available guidance is what you describe.
The southern shortwave was actually pretty robust this run. That is what I initially saw early in the run. It was the northern energy that wasn't as sharp, hence the more rounded turn.
The fact that the southern s/w is looking good is a good thing, considering it was over Wyoming at 18z.
No I got you. I'm saying I've noticed the 3km will sometimes show a completely different solution than the 12km, to the point where you scratch your head and wonder if they are really the same model.