I just stumbled across this and didn't even know it existed.

I just got home. After reviewing 00z models I would say we were somewhat close to a great pattern unfolding. It will get there and sooner than you think. P a t i e n c e. Ya gotta believe!!!! Night Shift 6z GFS in 1 hour 20 minutes

Checking on the 0z's and the first thing I see is this. Hmmmm

Snow has started here.