Originally Posted by BillyD

It's disturbing to see the weather forecasters have to cover their ass by exaggerating and over-forecasting winter weather events out of what I assume must be fear of litigation. I've noticed the last 2 or 3 years how the storms are never as bad as forecast, and this is apparently why.

Prime example is taking place this morning through much of the south. As a winter storm creates absolute mayhem with traffic, its reported that some city officials are claiming they were inadequately warned. In response, the Weather Channel is disputing these claims by presenting charts outlining when and where they issued winter storm advisories and warnings.

It's ridiculous! Clearly, overblown forecasts in the future will be the norm.