Comments on: This was our weatherman

By: travc

travc — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:24:28 +0000

Back in the day (when I was a kid), local news didn’t completely suck and the “weatherman” was an actual meteorologist on all 3 of the network affiliates. These meteorologists were also tapped to cover (or at least chime-in) whenever there was a ‘science’ story. This was in a big market (DFW), so perhaps we were luckier than most. Then things went to hell…

In good news, I’ve noticed CNN making a bit of deal out of the fact that their weather reporters are actually card-carrying meteorologists. They also seem to be reviving the practice of turning to the meteorologists to comment on general science stories… and even have a little segment where the main meteorologist gets to bring up a short ‘non-weather’ science story of his own choosing.

Of course, a meteorologist isn’t really qualified outside their field. But it is generally better than having someone with no qualifications at all.

By: R. Schauer

R. Schauer — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:25:59 +0000

Nice, Greg. Have you ever read his weather report page? He pulls absolutely no punches on AGW. I simply wish others here in Minnesota would understand exactly what he’s saying and act with some urgency.

By: Benton Jackson

Benton Jackson — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:21:47 +0000

As a windsurfer, pilot, camper, gardener, and basically an all-around outdoor Minnesotan, I’ve always had a keen interest in the weather. Paul Douglas has always been my favorite weatherman.

By: chris

chris — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:14:47 +0000

Paul Douglas ROCKS — too bad about his rug. ;^(

Is it a rug? I never knew. With all his money he could afford the best, but whatever.

We always liked him in our house, but Dan Barreiro never did.

By: Don in Rochester

Don in Rochester — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:28:29 +0000

Paul Douglas ROCKS — too bad about his rug. ;^(

By: Greg Laden

Greg Laden — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:56:47 +0000

.. And for some of you, there is a video at the end of this post. For others, not.