[rander7823]

This is a very interesting thread and I enjoy reading about all of the sophisticated models so I thought I'd chime in with the equipment and formula's I use.
First I use the DGCT ( Dodge Grand Caravan Thermometer). I live in Southern NE it read 42 F at 7:00 PM last night. No Snow Coming) Inspite of the 10 inches they continued to predict.

Second I use the CTVR. (Cable Televison Remote) I switch each local news channel and gather snow depth predictions for all local news networks.

Now here comes the tricky part I then count the number of times each meteorologist says, "might, possible, potential for, if the storm follows this path, most models predict" I take that number and divide the average snowfall estimates by it and get the resulting estimated snowfall. At 10PM I look out the door and see if there are clouds or not.

I then inform my 13 year old daughter that inspite of what Dr Mel, Jeff Fox and Hilton Kaderly and Matt say she will be going to school. That sigh she gives off usually tips the scales and we get rain. Now this seems to work for Southern NE not sure of it will in the Lakes Region.