I note there's a polar low being pulled into the system south of Iceland. A
colder flow than expected perhaps - and an increased likelyhood of snow
later if that's the case.
Alex.
Cross section from the GFS at 55N
http://weather.ou.edu/~oscarvdv/maps...ss55_eur24.png

http://weather.ou.edu/~oscarvdv/maps...,30,36 ,42,48

shows the cold air advection in the west and the warm storm core.
ESTOFEX
http://www.phys.uu.nl/~ttu/estofex/o...1110127cf.html
suggesting a severe weather threat under the jet exit,

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regards,
david
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