Ponderings from an Amateur Model Reader...

[servocrow]

I was just skimming over models (and I mean skimming...because I'm not savvy enough to read those darn GFS and NAM models yet), and I was noticing a couple of pretty DEEP digs of the jetstream through October 29th...In fact on gets pretty deep into TX (but like I said I just skimmed....)

Soooo...when you more MODEL-SAVVY guys get a chance and you can just look at those patterns, just post your thoughts on it....Especially after this week's early dip.  I just thought the patterns were interesting.

or not....

 :?  :?  :?  :?  :?

[Woodvegas]

There is some model evidence that there will be a mean trough in the east beginning around the 20th which would indicate cooler temps the latter part of October.

The CPC seems to be on board with this idea...links are time sensitive
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/610day/610temp.new.gif
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/814temp.new.gif

[Thundersnow]

Today's 8-14 day map indicates colder than normal conditions 10/24-10/30.

8-14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR OCT 24 - 30 2006:  FOR THE 8-14 DAY PERIOD... THE GFS ENSEMBLE MODELS ADVANCE THE 500 HPA TROUGH THAT WAS DOMINANT IN THE 6-10 PERIOD PROGRESSES FURTHER EAST OVER QUEBEC.  THIS WILL CAUSE LOWER HEIGHTS AND LOWER TEMPERATURES OVER THE EATERN AND CENTRAL PORTION OF THE CONUS.

[Thundersnow]

It does look like another dip in temperatures early next week.  The NWS is forecasting highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s next Monday and Tuesday.