I think part of my reasoning is that if we used forecasters it would not be as fun of a hobby (for some.) re: if someone is just parroting DT or MU is that really fun when it comes to informing friends and family? This is specific to the question from festus, where would you get info to pass to others. Frankly WGAL, which I have on in the back ground most nights, gives as much or more detail as any other forecaster. They are the "weather authority" for TV around here. LOL.