Yeah, still too much from the backdoor but I'm not complaining. http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/ecmwf/2017121712/216/850tw.conus.png http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/ecmwf/2017121712/240/850tw.conus.png
Phil mentioned the Arctic blast would come around January 1 plus or minus 3 days so December 28 to January 4. From there we would have 3 solid weeks to score if I'm not mistaken. What we are seeing around Christmas time is just the appetizer.
Just saw the UKMET, looks like the CMC through day 6. The ECMWF might look good.
http://img.meteocentre.com/models/gemglb_amer_12/GZ_D5_PN_144_0000.gif
http://img.meteocentre.com/models/ukmet_amer_12/GZ_D5_PN_144_0000.gif