that "amazing pattern" talk sure piped down the past couple days. We roll into late-winter with what appears to be a mediocre and pretty forgettable pattern for enthusiasts.
the good news is that arctic cold and very dry conditions settle in to finish January, before we torch up February. your slush (if any) pack should be frozen in place
We'll see some very nice days at some point this month, and there's nothing wrong with cold crisp nights and dry, sunny days. Especially given the increasing sun.