All models have been showing the best rates on the front end of this. NAM has a second deform band on the back end of the storm, that forms farther east than the first one.
The evolution of the storm looks a lot like December 2003. Late phase and High pressure to the north that doesn't weaken. The precip shield moves very erratically
When you get to the mountains outside Bosie. 53 was fine for snow when I was hiking there last May, and people were out in Tshirts.
Not here though, we always have to deal with the laws of physics.
A lot of thunder is better than we normally get with the synaptic system squall lines.. Usually it's indistinguishable from a gardener accidentally hitting the window with the hose for 10 seconds.