All I really want to know is when it's going to start raining (or snowing) and approx. when it's going to stop. That's the only map that's of any real interest to me, but they never seem to get it right on local TV. 

A few weeks ago both Global and CFTO were predicting a rainstorm in the middle of the afternoon, but assured viewers, "It's a quick mover and will be gone very fast." Five and half hours later, it was still pouring outside. That's not my definition of "fast." And of course, they never, ever acknowledged they were wrong in later newscasts. 

I once worked with a meteorologist at my TV newsroom, a wonderful guy, but a bit sadistic at times. He knew how much I Hate (with a capital "H") winter, especially snow. And I'd often wander into the place in the morning and he'd accost me at the door. 

"Oh, you're going to HATE what happens tomorrow!" he'd roar and then laugh as I grimaced in anticipation. Not sure what he's up to now, but what a great, hilarious guy he was. Although I still despise winter with every fibre of my being. 

mic'em wrote:

I'm in the winter hate club also, which is why I moved to the Greater Sudbury Area .

I think you went in the wrong direction!