[Strategerist]

He's an old fashioned forecaster that forecasts the worldwide pattern. He only looks to the models to verify his forecast and perhaps give him ideas about smaller parts he may have missed.

In reality he's about the biggest model-hugger in the world. His shtick about being some maverick who looks at the pattern unlike those dumb peons who just look at models is a load of BS.

[CollegeRepublican]

So you are saying that I am getting excited for nothing and this thread was a waste of time? Or are you saying there is a chance?

[AaronInCarolina]

In reality he's about the biggest model-hugger in the world. His shtick about being some maverick who looks at the pattern unlike those dumb peons who just look at models is a load of BS.

I'm picking up the vibe that you don't like the guy! /sarcasm

Seriously, I like him a lot. We get him here in the Raleigh, NC area and I have found him to be accurate most times that he goes out on a limb and predicts things that go against the conventional wisdom. He is very enthusiastic and his jokes are usually really lame, but as a meteorologist, I find him to be one of the best I've heard.