Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Empirical Proof...

...of what Smiff has always suspected...

How Valid Are T.V. Weather Forecasts

“We have no idea what’s going to happen [in the weather] beyond three days out.”
“There’s not an evaluation of accuracy in hiring meteorologists. Presentation takes precedence over accuracy.”
“All that viewers care about is the next day. Accuracy is not a big deal to viewers.”

Now, granted they only tested Kansas City in the summer, but the message is simple: If you can read, you too can be a meteorologist.

1 comment:

Smiff said...

Anudder SCAM exposed on Lattice. (By the way, where's out Peabody?)

Given three days, most of these "forecasters" couldn't find their asses with two hands. Except if it's gigantically Skilly-sized...

"Accuracy is not a big deal to viewers.”

This explains a lot about the last eight years...