On Fri, 3 Jan 2014 02:01:17 -0800 (PST), exmetman
wrote:

Hi

The latest midnight run of the GFS model shows the first signs at T+312 (16 January) of a change in type from the current seemingly unending cyclonic SWl'y to a more of a blocked E'ly with high pressure building to the NE of Iceland and low pressure belt being pushed further south into central France. Colder air will obviously follow if this scenario pans out...

Bruce.

Bruce - yes had noticed this as early as T+180 on the FNMOC loop: a
distinct shift seems imminent! Until it is clearer I dont expect any
official comment - two or three long distance comments already evident
on some of the many weather comments clips I have seen on the web

Regards

Robin