Actually getting some light accumulation

Way too soon to tell. This pattern change will have to fully show itself first. Ther models are bullish on the MJO staying strong over the Indian Ocean which means the coveted region 3 is coming up. That has been where about half of our recent cold waves have come from.

It's going to turn cooler next week. We'll see I guess.

east coast shot was/is going to be watered down. we'll probably get the same treatment this year

Honestly, I think you are going to make it at least one more month. Maybe the worm can finally turn in February. Even if there is some cooler weather late month, I think this early torch will be too much to overcome.