Classic signals of a positive phase EPO index are showing up on the long range 11-15 day 850mb temperature anomalies. In the Alaska region, we have much below normal temperature anomalies as a trough of low pressure will likely be in place if this verifies. Canada will have a high pressure over the region, accompanied by warmer temperatures as shown on this model. This solution of a positive EPO has been trending (showing up over and over again) for several days now. But is this actually plausible?
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| 12z Models EPO forecast |
The GFS model (the image on top), and the GFS' ensemble members both agree on the EPO staying strongly positive, thus keeping the East US warm. The ECMWF, while it doesn't go out as far as the GFS, actually goes higher than the GFS for this EPO forecast, though not visible on this particular graph.
Something we have been talking about is how winter is projected to 'start' in Mid December. This +EPO is another factor that will have a say in the start of the cold weather, and will be something watch going into December. We still think that will happen, and will update you as we continue to go through November.
If you are still confused on what the positive phase EPO does, look at the top image for more information.
3 comments:
Hello.I was wondering if you have an idea when this pattern will break?The pattern i'm talking about is for a few days it gets really unseasonably warm,then a cold front moves through and cools the weather down again.Then it repeats it again.Are you still thinking that this upcoming winter will be a cold and snowy one,or not.I'm beginning to wonder about that.
We are currently thinking that Mid-December will be the big time for winter to get in gear. I continue to think this winter will be cold and snowy and I am not revising my forecast in the next several days.
Hello Andrew.Hopefully the snow starts to fall like crazy where i'm at in Ohio in Holmes county.I'll keep checking your site for updates.
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