Example of Atmospheric Blocking

Per my discussion yesterday, see recent run of the European model.  Red is higher pressures and blue is basically energy. Due to the high pressure over Greenland and the western Atlantic the atmospheric flow is slowed down and "blocked". This allows energy to slowdown as well and potentially consolidate. This is why I think the upcoming pattern starting next week will feature alot of active weather and yes even snow for areas closer to the coast as we get closer to the end of the month. In the meantime, the ski areas keep pumping more accumulations.