This what I've been trying to explain to Jesse. If the troughs dig in right we can get quick hitting cold fronts quickly followed by cool and decent weather. The troughs that cause a solid week of gloom are what I hate.
You seem to really be liking the 1988 analog. It will be interesting to see if it really unfolds that. I hated the autumn that year, but the winter was great.
That’s not necessarily my prediction FWIW, but it’s a possibility depending on the specifics of the pattern. The ridge probably won’t be centered in the west this summer but that doesn’t mean its influence won’t be felt.
Statistically speaking, I’d argue August has the best chance at running a significant warm departure up there.