Yes, of course. However, it is a big improvement from previous outputs that parked us in the much warmer phases (4, 5, and 6) for as far the eye can see.
Not sure if anyone around here is involved over on 33 and rain, but there's been a decent amount of talk about the standing wave not allowing the MJO enter warmer stages. Even a few are saying it could jump to p8 in the very long range. So, with some decent blocking the 2nd half of Dec could be lots of fun.
Haha! It's probably in fantasy land. BUT, the Euro had a similar output and there's been some talk of cold around the 10th so it might be hinting at something.
Unfortunately I think this will be the case for most of December. With MJO likely heading into phases 3 and 4, and +EPO/-PNA it'll be really tough to get any substantial cold in the area. The big question going forward will be the amplitude of the warmth and how long it stick around.
Ugh. These early season teases really set me up for disappointment in December. Hopefully any mild stretch is short lived. Last year's went for like 5 or 6 weeks. Wasn't it a raging pacific jet that killed us? Are there any signs of something like that for this year?
What does everyone think of the pattern heading into December? As of now it looks as if it will certainly be cold, but I don't like the way the storms are tracking atm.
I'm hoping the cold air makes a stronger appearance. Even though its early in the season, It always breaks my heart to see Central OH go all rain every time.
Wasn't the first half of November quite cold last year too? Then we had a pretty chilly first week of December followed by some terrible mild weather for what felt like forever. Hopefully we don't repeat that.