Predictive weather software is fascinating. At times when I’ve compared prediction v. actual, it’s been amazingly accurate. Such sophisticated algorithms...as a former programmer it would be a blast to work on. And, we’re learning so much more as time goes by. What an great time in which to live. I may only be able to sit back and appreciate the advances being made, but I still get excited for the geeks who get to do it.
The scary thing about that STP animation is that at one point the high levels extend from the Rio Grande to northern Nebraska.