Is The Weather Network's idea of a joke?

[jeffc]

and its a week away! these guys can't predict tomorrow's weather with much certainty.

[3Jack]

What a bizzare profession meteorology must be to have...

[Hacker]

The forecast is now a much more manageable 5-10 cm for March 7

[3Jack]

Ok, that I can deal with.

[LBH]

The forecast is now a much more manageable 5-10 cm for March 7

And another 10-15 the next day...

[sillywilly]

How does this effect golf season

[NoBack]

How does this effect golf season

LOL
it should start sometime in june

[Colby]

It will all be gone by the end of March...

Look how much melted with a little rain and some warmer weather just before Winterlude. It was the stupid rodent that gave us six more weeks of winter!

[marcf]

OK, now they are just playing with our emotions, sadistic bass. This morning the forecast says sunny and just below seasonal norms...

I am both confused, yet calm, but anticipate the changes coming in the educated guess otherwise known as a weather forecast.

[byerxa]

Nothing to see here, move along...

[Andy4Par]

Man....these guys are going to cause me a nervous breakdown.

[Golfer_Gofer]

annnnnnnd time to rebook the hotels from before.... i hate the water network.

[larry]

I almost changed my hotel dates. Glad I decided to wait.

[rezadue]

And now, all of the snow predicted for those two days has changed to Sun!
Oh to be a useless weather forecaster collecting paychecks for nothing. Reminds me of Steve Martin in the L.A. Story....

BTW, as a means of protest to the weather I would like Dan to bring back the spring opening page early. Perhaps it will bring us some good karma. What do the rest of you think?

[Kilroy]

Ya wanna look at an empty calendar? Too depressing.

[Sakuraba]

Forecast for Phoenix, AZ

10-Day Forecast NEW: Larger Radar Maps & No Ads High / Low (°F) Precip. % Today Mar 03 Sunny 70°/47° 10 % Tue Mar 04 Mostly Sunny 74°/49° 0 % Wed Mar 05 Sunny 75°/48° 10 % Thu Mar 06 Sunny 73°/48° 20 % Fri Mar 07 Mostly Sunny 77°/51° 10 % Sat Mar 08 Sunny 81°/54° 10 % Sun Mar 09 Mostly Sunny 82°/55° 10 % Mon Mar 10 Sunny 84°/58° 10 % Tue Mar 11 Sunny 82°/55° 10 % Wed Mar 12 Mostly Sunny 78°/53° 10 % Last Updated Mar 3 07:07 a.m. MT

This is looking like a nice 8 days for me in Sunny Phoenix.
mwahahahahaha

[big mac]

Hey guys---I am going to say nothing---I can't believe what I am reading. As Donny says this could be the record year. Here is a fact---97% of the time; all the snow has melted within the city confines by April 15

[spackler]

This is looking like a nice 8 days for me in Sunny Phoenix.
mwahahahahaha

Joke's on you, it's only 'mostly' sunny for 4 of those days.

[big mac]

Forecast for Phoenix, AZ

10-Day Forecast NEW: Larger Radar Maps & No Ads High / Low (°F) Precip. % Today Mar 03 Sunny 70°/47° 10 % Tue Mar 04 Mostly Sunny 74°/49° 0 % Wed Mar 05 Sunny 75°/48° 10 % Thu Mar 06 Sunny 73°/48° 20 % Fri Mar 07 Mostly Sunny 77°/51° 10 % Sat Mar 08 Sunny 81°/54° 10 % Sun Mar 09 Mostly Sunny 82°/55° 10 % Mon Mar 10 Sunny 84°/58° 10 % Tue Mar 11 Sunny 82°/55° 10 % Wed Mar 12 Mostly Sunny 78°/53° 10 % Last Updated Mar 3 07:07 a.m. MT

This is looking like a nice 8 days for me in Sunny Phoenix.
mwahahahahaha

Will keep my eyes peeled don't forget to bring your sunscreen # 70

[Sakuraba]

I was going to try to edit the forecast, insert "Golf %" instead of "Precip. %" but its cruel enough as it is.

I'm just hoping I'll be able to get back into my driveway on the 13th.

[GarthM]

Too bad environment canada just issued this warning for Tuesday:

Day: Cloudy with sunny periods. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light in the afternoon. High minus 5.Night: Cloudy. Snow mixed with freezing rain beginning early in the evening changing to ice pellets mixed with freezing rain overnight. Snow and ice pellet amount 10 to 15 cm. Wind becoming east 40 km/h gusting to 60 near midnight. Low minus 5.Issued: 3.30 PM EST Monday 3 March 2008

BITE ME WINTER!!!!!!!!

[gbower]

I'm hoping when I get back in a couple of weeks that the white stuff will start disappearing. Watch the PODS this weekend and see the great weather I've been having. Our forecast is similar to Sak's. Come on down for a game or two guys. I've got a spare room.

[3Jack]

Perhaps a Bent Grass outing is in order, to soothe our aching souls.

[jeffc]

so I guess these guys sound like they weren't too far off:

Watches
Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans
2:43 PM EST Thursday 6 March 2008
Winter storm watch for
Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans issued

..Another winter Wallop threatens spring forward weekend..

This is an alert to the potential development of dangerous winter weather conditions in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.



A winter storm is currently brewing over Texas with the potential to bring significant snow to most of southern Ontario. It appears that the snow will come in two doses. The first shot will begin as early as Friday afternoon for southwestern Ontario and Friday evening in eastern Ontario. We may have a brief reprieve overnight into Saturday morning where snow may become light and more intermittent. The heaviest snowfall is then expected in the second shot beginning later Saturday. Keep in mind that this storm is expected to last for 36 to 48 hours.

Storm totals may be near 30 centimetres along and east of a line from Long Point to the Golden Horseshoe then to Petawawa. There is potential for 30 to 50 centimetres of snow over the Niagara Peninsula and parts of eastern Ontario. Areas west of the Long Point to Petawawa line should see between 10 to 20 centimetres with lesser amounts near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Behind this system we could see strong northerly winds to 60 km/h. On Saturday strong winds combined with fresh snow will cause blowing snow to lower visibilities and create dangerous driving conditions. Whiteout conditions are possible so travellers should be prepared to alter their plans accordingly.

Total snowfall amounts will depend on the track of this system. There is still some uncertainty as to the exact track of this storm. Environment Canada will closely monitor this situation and issue warnings as required within the next 24 hours.

[Big Johnny69]

so I guess these guys sound like they weren't too far off:

Watches
Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans
2:43 PM EST Thursday 6 March 2008
Winter storm watch for
Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans issued

..Another winter Wallop threatens spring forward weekend..

This is an alert to the potential development of dangerous winter weather conditions in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.



A winter storm is currently brewing over Texas with the potential to bring significant snow to most of southern Ontario. It appears that the snow will come in two doses. The first shot will begin as early as Friday afternoon for southwestern Ontario and Friday evening in eastern Ontario. We may have a brief reprieve overnight into Saturday morning where snow may become light and more intermittent. The heaviest snowfall is then expected in the second shot beginning later Saturday. Keep in mind that this storm is expected to last for 36 to 48 hours.

Storm totals may be near 30 centimetres along and east of a line from Long Point to the Golden Horseshoe then to Petawawa. There is potential for 30 to 50 centimetres of snow over the Niagara Peninsula and parts of eastern Ontario. Areas west of the Long Point to Petawawa line should see between 10 to 20 centimetres with lesser amounts near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Behind this system we could see strong northerly winds to 60 km/h. On Saturday strong winds combined with fresh snow will cause blowing snow to lower visibilities and create dangerous driving conditions. Whiteout conditions are possible so travellers should be prepared to alter their plans accordingly.

Total snowfall amounts will depend on the track of this system. There is still some uncertainty as to the exact track of this storm. Environment Canada will closely monitor this situation and issue warnings as required within the next 24 hours.

You have officially been dubbed the bearer of bad news!!!!

[Kilroy]

Please don't shoot the messenger.

Get thee whatever provisions you may need for the weekend tomorow, or suffer mother nature's wrath.

[mjf]

Will those of you who are religious please say a prayer for me? I'm (supposed to be) headed to Orlando on Saturday night.

[The Saint]

Think warm thoughts and maybe the snow will melt..

[fundonny]

My buddy is supposed to fly to Dominican on Saturday at 6pm out of Montreal. I bet him he'd be delayed minimum 6 hours. Poor guy.

[LobWedge]

The Weather Network is showing a pretty conservative estimate of 15cm. I've heard as much as 50cm. Here's hoping the low end is right.