The first chart T120 ecm. If ever there was one that shows why anything past T120 is JFF then this is it. Met did their piece on track of low and what was likely and then the two less likely. None of their deep dive had it tracking this far south.
second chart T48 ecm we’ve been watching this pattern come nearer for ages. Some said let’s get this in to the reliable and see what happens. Unfortunately for many it looks like snow will affect some but not as many as hoped.
final point. The skilled imo people who can look at background drivers and give an idea of a general pattern have been spot on. Do not judge on the basis that you haven’t got snow in your back yard.
Looking forward, it is suggested by the same people that a blocking set up may well be evident in the near future. Now I for one am pleased about this and will continue to look at the output to see. If blocking shows up in late gfs output and ecm then I will again only be looking at T120 plus JFF even if the met do another video.
Anyone who claims they knew the details of this week awhile go is talking rubbish.