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I can't remember ever seeing a meterologist who gets every forecast right but in my opinion,and everybody has one, he is by far the the closest there has ever been.Anyone can get in front of the mike and read a forecast but the way he explained it in great detail even those with little weather experience can understand where he is going with his forecast.And as for the AGW 's he fried you boys expecially when he said go check for yourself.Now when has any global warming person said go check for yourself?????NEVER ! They just say everything is caused by global warming.

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Ahahahaha!!!! What are you eastern weenies going to do now that your full of crap long range forecaster is gone? I've always hated the guy, maybe I've hated him because he worked for AccuWeather? But I think I just overall hate the guy and everything about him, just the way he carries himself is what bugs me.

I hear Kevin Martin and him are teaming up for a huge project.

I've met JB a few times in person when I was a PSU undergrad, and he's a very respectable, classy guy. He'll answer your questions without hesitation and he definitely knows his stuff. He gets overworked on events at times but sometimes he slams it out of the park. He's one of the only mets who correctly called the destructive wind storm I had on 3/13/10, he never backed down from the 12/26/10 blizzard, and he called the Feb warmup this year a few weeks out if I can recall. He actually called for a warm winter for most of the East this year and busted on that like the majority of forecasts. He also admits when he busts and tries to work on what he did wrong/how he can improve. I don't see anything to "hate" about him, at all. I wish him the best of luck and hope he's back in some capacity soon. It would be awesome if he can start posting here from time to time.

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http://wattsupwithth...after-32-years/

From the article - the most insight I've yet seen -

[Addition by Anthony below]

“Can definitively say that his stance on Climate Change did not have anything to do with his departure.” I’ve been aware of Bastardi’s departure since early last week, and I can second that. It’s simply about economics and workload.

Though, that doesn’t stop Joe Romm from spinning into a “climate related” issue, insinuating that Bastardi was “let go” over Romm’s idiotic postings about Bastardi’s views on climate change. Heh, it’s fun to watch the self delusion going on over there.

No, this is all about new opportunity. Mr. Bastardi can forecast without a net, he doesn’t need Accu-Weather to perform the job, only data.

Early LAST week??? Either he's in on a loop that no one else seems to be in on, or he's confused.

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I bet my allowance money for this week that he already has a deal cut with Fox News Channel and is just waiting out a short non-compete period as a courteousy before launching over there. It is very much their style at FNC to hire people that they like, and they had Joe on there enough to show their enthusiasm for his work. Further he fits perfectly with their ideology as he has always been anti-government, especially NWS. This is not a decision made at the "Murdoch" level, but one made at the Roger Ailes level. Additionally it would be very easy for FNC to far exceed the compensation levels of the likes of Accu-Weather.

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I bet my allowance money for this week that he already has a deal cut with Fox News Channel and is just waiting out a short non-compete period as a courteousy before launching over there. It is very much their style at FNC to hire people that they like, and they had Joe on there enough to show their enthusiasm for his work. Further he fits perfectly with their ideology as he has always been anti-government, especially NWS. This is not a decision made at the "Murdoch" level, but one made at the Roger Ailes level. Additionally it would be very easy for FNC to far exceed the compensation levels of the likes of Accu-Weather.

You ain't kidding on that last part ;)

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Early LAST week??? Either he's in on a loop that no one else seems to be in on, or he's confused.

The post was from Ryan Maue on WattsUpWithThat with a quote from Anthony Watts - both referenced by JB a TON in recent months. I wouldn't be surprised if they were in the loop on the move - I found it refreshing to get something new on the topic :)

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I bet my allowance money for this week that he already has a deal cut with Fox News Channel and is just waiting out a short non-compete period as a courteousy before launching over there. It is very much their style at FNC to hire people that they like, and they had Joe on there enough to show their enthusiasm for his work. Further he fits perfectly with their ideology as he has always been anti-government, especially NWS. This is not a decision made at the "Murdoch" level, but one made at the Roger Ailes level. Additionally it would be very easy for FNC to far exceed the compensation levels of the likes of Accu-Weather.

Seems very plausible, but keep in mind FNC has often used the weather center to keep the diversity police at bay....and perhaps hiring a middle-aged white guy isn't what they're interested in. But JB would be a great fit there.

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If you are implying a full time position with Fox News then that seems off because there really aren't enough wx fanatics like us to support a full time role there. Now what I could see is him being one of their so called "Fox News Contributors who are people paid to be part time contributors to various Fox programs. They include the likes of Alan Colmes, Kirsten Powers, Monica Crowley, Dick Morris, etc..... These people get paid to be exclusive to FOX News I believe in their areas.... I could see him picking up some bucks with that kind of arrangement and then doing a private website/consulting business of his own also.

I bet my allowance money for this week that he already has a deal cut with Fox News Channel and is just waiting out a short non-compete period as a courteousy before launching over there. It is very much their style at FNC to hire people that they like, and they had Joe on there enough to show their enthusiasm for his work. Further he fits perfectly with their ideology as he has always been anti-government, especially NWS. This is not a decision made at the "Murdoch" level, but one made at the Roger Ailes level. Additionally it would be very easy for FNC to far exceed the compensation levels of the likes of Accu-Weather.

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I wasn't thinking in terms of him being a full time on air wx guy at this stage of his career. Obviously he could do that at FOX, but would he want that kind of grind.... I assume he could have to relocate and uproot his family to the NYC area also...seems unlikely to me.

Seems very plausible, but keep in mind FNC has often used the weather center to keep the diversity police at bay....and perhaps hiring a middle-aged white guy isn't what they're interested in. But JB would be a great fit there.

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Seems very plausible, but keep in mind FNC has often used the weather center to keep the diversity police at bay....and perhaps hiring a middle-aged white guy isn't what they're interested in. But JB would be a great fit there.

The Farming and Marching College does not have women's gymnastics. His father got his BS in met there.

Nor do Rice or UH. His wife is the gymnastics coach at PSU. I don't think he's coming down here to be lead met on the WB's 9 pm news.

Speaking of Fox, she only had the MSU 60 hour certificate, but I liked Domenica Davis.

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I bet my allowance money for this week that he already has a deal cut with Fox News Channel and is just waiting out a short non-compete period as a courteousy before launching over there. It is very much their style at FNC to hire people that they like, and they had Joe on there enough to show their enthusiasm for his work. Further he fits perfectly with their ideology as he has always been anti-government, especially NWS. This is not a decision made at the "Murdoch" level, but one made at the Roger Ailes level. Additionally it would be very easy for FNC to far exceed the compensation levels of the likes of Accu-Weather.

dont most people hire other people they "like". i hope JB does head to fox.

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dont most people hire other people they "like". i hope JB does head to fox.

That is a great semantical argument, but what I intended so inadeptly to say was that FOX News Channel has a history of hiring people they have tried and tested on the air as experts. Then after using them and no doubt testing them with audience polls they make the move to hire them, and no I don't think this is typical in other TV environments as a rule.

I agree with those that say he probably wouldn't be a full time meteorologist there. More likely on a lucrative exclusive contract to be available for major events such as big winter storms and hurricanes, and special situations, with the ability to have a consulting business on the side, something like that. But who knows, he could land anywhere, this is all just a small bet, but one that has found no takers yet!

I wish him all the luck in the world and I am sure he will find success. I am aware that he has turned down offers to leave that lovely employer in Pennsylvania before, and I am surprised it took this long. I am sure he received a great deal from someone to finally get him to make the move.

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I certainly didn't always agree with JB, but I cannot deny has worked about as hard as one can work in this field from what I have seen of all his "round the clock" work

he is entitled to all the compensation he can negotiate

I am certain he will bring a strong book of clients with him too, and that's worth something

look for his next employer (who I said way back in this thread would be FOX, but could be wrong) to set-up a pay site in which to view JB

one thing I disagree with that weatherdude said was a short non-compete period....I doubt Joel Myers and his brother would have agreed to a "short" non-compete period

I would expect something in the 6-12 month range, but that doesn't mean JB's future employer couldn't be paying him during the period as part of his package, plus that would give them time to set up a pay-site

jmho

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You guys are speculating more here than we are internally at AccuWeather :arrowhead:

No new info to report today unfortunately. I can't find anyone who has actually talked to him about it.

Due to TWC's views on Climate Change, I would seriously doubt that he would end up there.

Another possibility is that he is retiring or taking a break from the weather biz for personal/family reasons.

Well, I'm sure we'll hear eventually. Thanks for the kind comments.

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You guys are speculating more here than we are internally at AccuWeather :arrowhead:

No new info to report today unfortunately. I can't find anyone who has actually talked to him about it.

Due to TWC's views on Climate Change, I would seriously doubt that he would end up there.

Another possibility is that he is retiring or taking a break from the weather biz for personal/family reasons.

Well, I'm sure we'll hear eventually. Thanks for the kind comments.

Thanks Jesse, I've followed him for quite some time. It wouldn't surprise me if he quit so he could spend more time with the family and maybe do some private energy forecasts on the side. He works his butt off and I think between missing his kids events and getting older he's just wearing thin. Just my speculation though he was always fun to read/watch and I wish him the best.

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You guys are speculating more here than we are internally at AccuWeather :arrowhead:

No new info to report today unfortunately. I can't find anyone who has actually talked to him about it.

Due to TWC's views on Climate Change, I would seriously doubt that he would end up there.

Another possibility is that he is retiring or taking a break from the weather biz for personal/family reasons.

Well, I'm sure we'll hear eventually. Thanks for the kind comments.

Excellent point. In fact, i was skimming through some of his posts from the last week, and I found one where he made a comment about it being his mother's birthday and how he worries every year that this might be the last one.

Even if he has decided to retire, it ism y sincere hope that he at least sets up a weather blog that we can all read on a daily basis.

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Interesting on the speculation that he may be taking a break for family/personal reasons-could definitely see it, but he sure was so passionate about the weather, hard to imagine that in some ways....if that were the reason I respect that, but definitely a loss to the weather community--all kidding aside about his busts/hype/global warning rants, I always enjoyed reading his blog most days and learned alot from it... and assuming it's gone for the forseeable future-many will miss him...<BR>-<BR>Who's going to hype that March blizzard? The 2011 hurricane season? The weekly sea ice videos? (never understood that one) 3AM posts on threats..... <BR>-<IMG class=bbc_emoticon alt=:( src="http://img.amwx.us/public/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif">

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You guys are speculating more here than we are internally at AccuWeather :arrowhead:

No new info to report today unfortunately. I can't find anyone who has actually talked to him about it.

Due to TWC's views on Climate Change, I would seriously doubt that he would end up there.

Another possibility is that he is retiring or taking a break from the weather biz for personal/family reasons.

Well, I'm sure we'll hear eventually. Thanks for the kind comments.

Yeah, that's a huge factor. While it's fun to imagine a Jim Cantore/JB show, no way that would happen due to this.

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The Farming and Marching College does not have women's gymnastics. His father got his BS in met there.

Nor do Rice or UH. His wife is the gymnastics coach at PSU. I don't think he's coming down here to be lead met on the WB's 9 pm news.

Speaking of Fox, she only had the MSU 60 hour certificate, but I liked Domenica Davis.

She was on my local Channel 11 in Baltimore for many years as the backup weather person

and boy did i enjoy watching her in HD ;) .

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Yeah, that's a huge factor. While it's fun to imagine a Jim Cantore/JB show, no way that would happen due to this.

You and Jesse may very well be correct, but with NBC's purchase of TWC, I wouldn't say it would be impossible. NBC now owned by Comcast and big business is big business. If it sells, someone will buy it.

Will be interesting to see where he lands.

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:lol:

This thread has some of the worst posts I've ever seen...so many people speaking like they actually have an idea of what is going on...not even the folks who have worked with Accuwx, worked with JB, or even know him have a total understanding of the situation but yet there are so many here who are quick to make judgement calls, bash people and the company, and start talking about what he may do next and what not. Not sure why people think they need to just spew off total crap when they have ZERO idea of what is going on or what transpired.

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