Even after 30 years, meteorologist finds weather, well, unpredictable
‘Just when you think you know, it does something you don’t expect’
Meteorologist Andy Sniezak, 57, recently celebrated 30 years with the National Weather Service in Memphis.“As much as we know about weather, it’s still difficult to forecast the weather,” he said. “Just when you think you know, it does something you don’t expect.” (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
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