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.