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