King - I just read your winter weather outlook. Very nice work!
I happen to agree with the basic idea of Eastern Trough, Western Ridge through at least January. Which means wetter and colder conditions in the eastern US and drier/warmer conditions out west. IMO, this pattern COULD break down in February - but it would still mean an overall cooler and wetter winter for most in the east. Looks like the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley will get good snow totals too - probably 125 to 150% of normal. I will be more specific and detailed with my thoughts by late October and November.