I can look at the clouds and the leaves on trees, especially Russian olives, and predict when precipitation is coming. High cirrus clouds and the leaves turning over so their underside is up, and rains on the way.
The uncertainty must make all weather forecasters uneasy. What other explanation could there be for the fact that they never place the probability of precipitation at exactly 50%.
The trouble is, Wilbur, your dad would have to learn about clouds, fronts, inversions, verga, high and low pressure, and all that other meteorological stuff just to sound like he knows what he’s forecasting. I’m not so certain Brutus is ready for college just now.
Wilberforce is spot on. Grandma would say, “I enjoy each day expecting it to be my last” and at 102 she got it right. Other Granny passed at 91. They sit on porch and rocked. Rain or shine and spit snuff. Life was good.
A wise but humourous outlook by the boy. However, l think that while Brutus gives to some the opinion that he makes many mistakes, he does a really good job at his work almost all the time. Brutus is just an unlucky guy, not an incompetent guy……
I’ve always thought that meteorology and economics are two professions where you don’t have to be right to be successful. As long as you can explain why you were wrong.
here in mid-michigan on channel 5 I think we had a guy, want to say Chuck Waters who also had a chldren’s show as Captain Muddy I think, that used critters to predict along with the edumacated forecasts and the critters definitely had a higher success rate.
About 40 years ago we got a new weather reader(TV meteorologist) from south Texas-who had apparently never seen snow-at one of our 2 stations in Northern MI starting in December. well the NWS predicted a snow storm for one evening a couple of days after he started, something that is normal in the Traverse City area in December and the new guy went way overboard predicting a massive blizzard and that everyone should get off the roads and stay home. Well locals figured that the weather reader knew what he was talking about and stayed home that evening. We got maybe 2-4 inches of snow with some wind, exactly what the NWS prediction stated, nothing the snow plow drivers couldn’t handle. The stores however were massively pizzed off at the weather guy because shoppers had stayed home expecting a blizzard. The weather reader from Texas didn’t even last a week on the air as that evening was the last time anyone saw him in Michigan
Wife and I moved to San Antonio in 2003 and a few years later I saw that same TV meteorologist working at one of the San Antonio stations
I read an article in an actual newspaper that said when this strip began, it didn’t have a main character. It appears this strip will run in all USA Today Network newspapers. The Coloradoan seems to have the article online.
Weather forecasters can use all the science they have learned to do, work hard on using all the apps available to predict the weather, and Mother Nature laughs. I don’t blame the weather forecasters if they aren’t correct every day. Or even some of the days.
The weather forecasters were right on this morning. My dog and I got soaked on our early morning walk. Tomorrow in the hospital I will be constantly asked if my dog just had a bath as she is so soft – I will say, nah, it rained yesterday. (Beagles rarely need a bath unless they roll in something, and since mine is on a leash outside, no rolling allowed. They don’t get the wet dog smell at all, either. They have their own distinct smell that I find pleasant, wet or dry.)
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member 11 months ago
I wouldn’t make any mistakes: when the weather changes my right knee is infallible.
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member 11 months ago
OUCH! Good coloring! I was looking for brutus’s red sweater or a glimpse of it the nesxt 2 panels. Save the red for later. (Just picking)
Uncle Kenny 11 months ago
I can look at the clouds and the leaves on trees, especially Russian olives, and predict when precipitation is coming. High cirrus clouds and the leaves turning over so their underside is up, and rains on the way.
Cpeckbourlioux 11 months ago
Anyone else remember BBC weatherman Michael Fish!
GROG Premium Member 11 months ago
That only proves there’s a very tight labor market.
nosirrom 11 months ago
Go for it Brutus. We need another Hippy Dippy Weatherman.
Justanolddude Premium Member 11 months ago
The old Farmer’s Almanac has a better track record.
Little Caesar 11 months ago
Yeah, but batting .500 pays a lot better.
Just-me 11 months ago
Wilberforce is a smart-aleck kid. He got it from his mother and grandmother…
Geophyzz 11 months ago
The uncertainty must make all weather forecasters uneasy. What other explanation could there be for the fact that they never place the probability of precipitation at exactly 50%.
Paul D Premium Member 11 months ago
What’s the difference between “Partly cloudy” and “Mostly sunny”??
preacherman Premium Member 11 months ago
The trouble is, Wilbur, your dad would have to learn about clouds, fronts, inversions, verga, high and low pressure, and all that other meteorological stuff just to sound like he knows what he’s forecasting. I’m not so certain Brutus is ready for college just now.
rhpii 11 months ago
Don’t tell Veeblefester, that will be raising the bar for Brutus at work.
Chris 11 months ago
sadly, he I’m sure would be the first to get fired from it. I mean after all, he is a born loser. :J
MRC112 11 months ago
It’s said that if you claim that tomorrow will be similar to today, you’ll be right 3 times out of 4
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member 11 months ago
And just like that Wilberforce got a cut in his allowance .
DawnQuinn1 11 months ago
The easiest forcast is “Cloudy with chances of sun or showers”. No matter what…you correct.
CorkLock 11 months ago
Wilberforce is spot on. Grandma would say, “I enjoy each day expecting it to be my last” and at 102 she got it right. Other Granny passed at 91. They sit on porch and rocked. Rain or shine and spit snuff. Life was good.
ladykat 11 months ago
True.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 11 months ago
That is true, kid……..
raybarb44 11 months ago
A wise but humourous outlook by the boy. However, l think that while Brutus gives to some the opinion that he makes many mistakes, he does a really good job at his work almost all the time. Brutus is just an unlucky guy, not an incompetent guy……
SofaKing 11 months ago
Tom Skilling is correct most of the time, but he just announced his retirement.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 11 months ago
I’ve always thought that meteorology and economics are two professions where you don’t have to be right to be successful. As long as you can explain why you were wrong.
T... 11 months ago
Looks like Veeblefester been talking to Wilberforce…
cuzinron47 11 months ago
Brutus is over qualified. He has a much higher failure rate.
garysmigs 11 months ago
here in mid-michigan on channel 5 I think we had a guy, want to say Chuck Waters who also had a chldren’s show as Captain Muddy I think, that used critters to predict along with the edumacated forecasts and the critters definitely had a higher success rate.
timbob2313 Premium Member 11 months ago
About 40 years ago we got a new weather reader(TV meteorologist) from south Texas-who had apparently never seen snow-at one of our 2 stations in Northern MI starting in December. well the NWS predicted a snow storm for one evening a couple of days after he started, something that is normal in the Traverse City area in December and the new guy went way overboard predicting a massive blizzard and that everyone should get off the roads and stay home. Well locals figured that the weather reader knew what he was talking about and stayed home that evening. We got maybe 2-4 inches of snow with some wind, exactly what the NWS prediction stated, nothing the snow plow drivers couldn’t handle. The stores however were massively pizzed off at the weather guy because shoppers had stayed home expecting a blizzard. The weather reader from Texas didn’t even last a week on the air as that evening was the last time anyone saw him in Michigan
Wife and I moved to San Antonio in 2003 and a few years later I saw that same TV meteorologist working at one of the San Antonio stations
MT Wallet 11 months ago
I read an article in an actual newspaper that said when this strip began, it didn’t have a main character. It appears this strip will run in all USA Today Network newspapers. The Coloradoan seems to have the article online.
EMGULS79 11 months ago
In Michigan weathermen can get away with a much greater error rate than that!
Buckeye67 11 months ago
I don’t think we need a Joe Btfsplk type to be forecasting our weather.
Walter Parmantie Premium Member 11 months ago
Or, you could become a ‘government expert’ and make mistakes 100% of the time and get a 6 figure salary, frequent promotions and never be fired.
PaulGoes 11 months ago
Only 50 %?
saylorgirl 11 months ago
I’ve always said that!
Moonkey Premium Member 11 months ago
Weather forecasters can use all the science they have learned to do, work hard on using all the apps available to predict the weather, and Mother Nature laughs. I don’t blame the weather forecasters if they aren’t correct every day. Or even some of the days.
oakie817 11 months ago
ba dum tss
Chris Sherlock 11 months ago
Making mistakes 50 percent of the time is something the average MLB player would envy.
Moonkey Premium Member 11 months ago
The weather forecasters were right on this morning. My dog and I got soaked on our early morning walk. Tomorrow in the hospital I will be constantly asked if my dog just had a bath as she is so soft – I will say, nah, it rained yesterday. (Beagles rarely need a bath unless they roll in something, and since mine is on a leash outside, no rolling allowed. They don’t get the wet dog smell at all, either. They have their own distinct smell that I find pleasant, wet or dry.)