Dec is now coming into focus. 12z eps and now the 18z Gefs are both showing Dec kicking off with a -epo. Early Dec still requires legit cold to support snow and if the ens have the right idea, it looks like legit cold is on the way.  It's an interesting pattern showing up and one that would support snowfall in our area. Unlike 13-14 and 14-15, there isn't a strong +nao or WAR in the panels. That will help with storm track. Not as prone to cut west. The nao is neutral on the means but I