A GOA ridge axis would probably give us a seasonably warm day/cool nights setup which is much better than a ridge directly overhead with endless 80s/90s
Ridge axis may slide into the GOA during the second half of the +TNH/+PNA cycle but it won’t break down until the last week of the month. Clean response to MJO and seasonal dynamics.
I’ve never felt stressed by “gloomy” weather.
Shortening days in the fall do trigger my SAD. But that has more to do w/ my circadian rhythm, doesn’t matter how sunny/cloudy it is.