Zonal flow -> NPAC shutdown and NW flow/unfavorable blocking (we’re seeing this on the models right now) -> progression to the sweet spot? Profit?

I feel like we've had periods of persistent ridging over the past several winters (almost all of January 2025). It's led to a lot of very boring stretches, but conversely has also paved way for retrogression and cold air infusions. I do enjoy a more active pattern and don't mind the rain in winter, especially when it comes via more dynamic storms. But I also appreciate that a persistent zonal pattern isn't nearly as predictive of an elevated cold/snow chance as a big death ridge. As boring as they are, a big ridge just has to slide over a bit for us to score a good setup. The ingredients are kind of there already. Right now we seem to require a full reset to get to anything exciting on the cold/snow front. But at least it's not boring.

I am under no illusions about my latitude. It's hard to snow down here at all, and what we do get typically comes after Christmas anyway. As long as it comes eventually that is all I can ask for.

Y’all make no sense. Worst drivers on the planet in our midst and you want to coat the roads with a near frictionless frozen topping?

I'll bet you all of Snowmizer's cars that it peaks much higher than that winter did.