Perhaps we should cut our Seattle weather folks some slack. They're doing their best to keep us informed with the limited info available.
It’s hard to communicate uncertainty, especially when the weather has a mind of its own. That’s why I feel for Seattle meteorologists right now. They’re trying their best to predict a storm that’s as fickle as, well, Seattle weather. And they know that if they get it wrong, people will be cranky tomorrow, accusing them of hyping something up.
One of the legendary weather forecasters in this market, Steve Pool, once wrote a book about this. It’s called “Somewhere I Was Right: Why Northwest Weather Is Predictably Unpredictable.” His point was that even with the most advanced tools known to humankind, weather forecasting around here is a challenge. In his book, he humorously mentions that he has a job where he can be wrong and still keep his employment.
And let’s face it, the Northwest’s unpredictable weather is part of its charm, or at least that’s what we tell ourselves when the forecast goes awry.You know, it’s important for meteorologists to give us their best guess because our safety and preparedness really depend on it. Even if the weather’s as unpredictable as a cat on caffeine, their forecasts help us get ready for whatever might come our way.
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