Much of this is straight up just observational (linear extrapolations) off the teleconnectors, and observations et al. Granted, we really haven't had much to celebrate collectively as winter weather enthusiasts - though I'd argue that from a purely Meteorological perspective, the utter absence of meaningful weather should be a fascination in its self. But ... obviously such philosophical high road offers no extinguisher of the fires of loss and longing. I understand that. I am not "above