Those who complain about MSU really should get a life. What's wrong with different ways of getting a good backround in meteorology? 4 year degree does'nt magically make you a good meteorologist and certainly not necessarily a good forecaster! I know people with PhD's and can't forecast their way out of a paper bag, and... I know some who have a BA degree in earth science/meteorology who are excellent forecasters and some that went to MSU who are also outstanding in forecasting! It all really depends on basic good knowledge of the science of the atmosphere and THE KNACK! Some have it....some don't.
Dan Ventola - certified broadcast meteorologist
and.......owner of The National Weather Station, Inc.