The Worst Weather

[dreamshark]

I find it odd, annoying and well, unprofessional, when TV forecasters describe upcoming weather in value-based terms (as in "Better weather next week"). The thing is, we each have our own idea of what constitutes better or worse weather. In my opinion, weather doesn't come much worse than what it is doing outside right now: 35 degrees and seeping rain. But I'm sure that some moronic weatherman or another announced the upcoming thaw with cheery enthusiasm (warmer is better, right?) And no doubt if the weather were to revert to something really pleasant for February, like 15 degrees with blue skies and a fresh 6" of snow, weather forecasters would be describing it as if the anti-Christ were coming (Cold! Snow! Bad weather, bad!)

The only thing I LIKE about this weather is that it inspires me to take a trip to my health club, with its overly bright interior lighting, bubbling hot tub and menthol-enriched steam room. In fact, I think I'll go do that right now. Yum.

Comments

[cakmpls.livejournal.com]

I'm with you on the weather deal, esepcially right now, yuck ptui. THat hot tub deal sounds pretty good, too.

[dsgood.livejournal.com]

TV weatherpeople aren't in the information business; they're in the entertainment business.

[mizzlaurajean.livejournal.com]

That's how I feel about the way the report on people who have died in accidents. They are always wonderful, bright, happy, beautiful, etc. Do they not report on the snickering brats that only a mother could love or do they just follow the rule of you don't speak ill of the dead?

[skylarker.livejournal.com]

I agree about value-based weather reports. I often enjoy a gloomy, overcast day for its subtle, texture-laden tones and the richness of the air. I like most weather conditions that aren't apt to kill me (whether by heat exhaustion or turning me into an icicle.)

This morning, in the predawn light the trees looked fairy-tale beautiful, but it was all turning to slush underfoot.