Long-term signs that something was brewing?
Me to Lynn (Nov 10th):
'Hi Lynn ......ECMWF? .......... exciting strong NW ..... followed by an Arctic outbreak like pattern a week out or so.... wouldn't normally pay much attention to that range... but the last 3 runs or so have been insisting on it... something to maybe keep an eye on maybe!'
Lynn:'....... [model talk] .... Definitely worth watching'