Another problem, is some mets obsession with "getting it right"
it becomes a competiton. Which leads to some wild forecasts and unecessary risks. We all love snow, but lets be real, the best mets always preach caution and are conservative by nature to varying degrees. If a storm is difficult to forecast, they communicate it. An Honest met is often well respected. even when they get it wrong.
Then there are the engagement farmers. They post fantasy runs 5 days out with a throw away disclaimer so they can say "see, you guys are the ones who overreacted, i just showed what MIGHT happen"