I think the period between 1/3 - 1/6 is the beginning of LRC cycle #3...the end of the SW Flow pattern right now and series of cutters shows me that the LRC cycle #2 is ending. What stands out to me is back on 11/16 - 11/30 a Massive West-Based Greenland Block formed and migrated towards a Hudson Bay Bock. Coincidentally, today, on 12/28 a HUGE West-Basted Greenland Block forms outta nowhere and the NAO begins to head (-) which is right around 42-43 days. I remember vividly a a PAC Clipper that raced along the U.S./Canadian border and on 10/8 - 10/9 it got blocked up over Southern Ontario for a few days. Look what happens on Jan 2nd-4th??? IMHO, I think its the NYE storm that is the beginning of the LRC cycle #3 and I wonder what Gary Lezak thinks about this scenario. I have yet to hear his commitment to a cycle length this year. Did he say anything?
EURO op has hit the eggnog too much. If it floats your boat, that’s fine. But two main problems: 1. No ensemble support; 2. Even if it was believable, no SE ridge as the pattern looks bizarre but comparatively progressive.