Predicting a week

My father was a weather forecaster.  He studied maps, checked out stats and loved history.  He loved to state that at least 80% of the time he was right!  Even if it had been 90% or more – the question was not accuracy.

The real issue, when feedback came, was related to personal dislike.  You could forecast a blizzard and be “spot on.”  And the forecaster was to blame!  Meanwhile, the kids who had a snow day, loved it!  And the forecaster was to blame!

We had snow fall this past week.  And rain.

Those who follow the weather knew it was on the way. 

I think there is a bit of a change happening.  Forecasting used to be seen as a guessing game.  With improved methods, we now expect to know what will happen, not just guess!

The weather forecaster is now the messenger who brings the news.  So, I’m hunkering down for more precipitation.  Let it snow (rain/fog/sleet), let it snow (rain/fog/sleet), let it snow (rain/fog/sleet)!  I’m ready (or not!!!). 

And maybe, it is really just a guess??

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  1. elizabeth cooper

    We have freezing rain here in Ontario for last day or so and more to come. Actually my electricity just came back on after an hr off. It is amazing what you can do while the power is off. Showered (and used up the hot water there was !!), mopped the kitchen floor in semi darkness , washed the dishes, made some plans, and thought !!

  2. Aziz

    Is that really all there is to it because that’d be flbgtergasbina.

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