0z NAM continuing the trend of a northern wave which dives in more. Looks like the southern wave ejecting out a bit strung out keeps this run from having a big dog. .
The trend on 6z guidance, and now continued on 12z guidance, is for the northern stream to be further west and dig more...which in turn allows for more phasing, and a better/further north storm system.
This period actually features the most favorable pattern for a good storm we’ve had pretty much all season. -EPO/-PNA in play, but the fact we will dealing with northern and southern stream could still mess things up. Would be unfortunate if the best pattern of the season only lead to a swath of 3-6” snowfall at maximum. .