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Wow, truly memorable event in Cincinnati. The one time sleet did not ruin it at all, crazy. Measured 10.5" earlier but it is still snowing. I doubt we hit a foot but it will get close. Probably won't see this again for another 10 years LOL. Also the worst road conditions i have seen in a very long time. Hope you guys in central OH can cash in this winter!

The disparity at this late juncture before the storm in QPF between major computer models is quite striking. I mean at 24-36 hours out, my QPF total (north side of Cincinnati) is HRRR: 1.74" / NAM 3km: 1.55" / GFS: 1.40" / Euro: 0.96". That is a huge difference in snowfall / sleet amounts. Digging into some other models not always used daily (so again caution like with the GFS graphcast) but interestingly the WRF-ARW and WRF-NSSL actually back the Euro side of the QPF envelope rather than the NAM and HRRR. I maintain caution with the extremely amped up QPF numbers but willing to go a little over the Euro. Currently going 5-9" (plus additional sleet) north side of Cincinnati up to just south of I-70. 3-5" just north of I-70. Also 3-5" but with significant sleet (and light ice glaze) near and just south of Cincinnati metro. I could see the core jackpot snow area seeing potential for a few bands to hit 10-11" but not confident in widespread totals that high.

Not that I give it much weight but the graphcast AI GFS at 12z run is actually more in the euro camp albeit a little juicier. Is that a tell? Guess we'll find out in 24-36 hours ..feels like NAM and GFS tonight are just simply far too juicy on qpf even if they have the track right.

Did you also consider any additional education in how to work with trading commodities or in business? Or is a lot of that on-the-job training and you were most concerned with weather knowledge/communication?

Thanks for the opinions. It just seems like there are so many minors that could "possibly help" to choose from

I'm halfway through my 2nd year in college and have been forecasting for about five years now, although unfortunately not for an official job lol Kind of seems like it is hard to find those entry jobs to just gain some experience for your resume. I guess moving around a lot is something that is common in the private sector business side also instead of just with broadcasting.

I'm definitely interested in the energy industry or doing short-term and long term forecasting operationally. Did you take any business classes or get a different minor to help you with that? It seems like that might be a plus...

In terms of the private sector more, do you guys think it benefits a lot to have a masters? Or could that make you over-qualified?