I don't see what you and others are worried about. Who cares what happened in the past. Just keep model watching and get ready for a colder pattern after NYD.
A few dates to watch ( Jan 4/5 and Jan 9/10.
It's December 26. How do you know that big events are going to be hard to come by ? Let the pattern set in first. Lately you have been a bigger weenie than I am.
December 26 -27 2010 Blizzard
https://abc7ny.com/nyc-christmas-blizzard-new-york-city-2010-snowstorm/5788832/
I got 25 inches here in Brooklyn. There were so many vehicles stuck on the roads where I live.
We might get 12 inches alone in January if the pattern ahead produces. I agree just sit back and relax though . We haven't had the MJO in our favor in years so that's a big positive.