STATIC. PREDICTIVE. STILL RUNNING.

Static in the Atmosphere

Look, I’ve seen a lot of weather. Seriously. I was bouncing packets across BBSes when “severe weather alert” meant hoping your 300 baud connection didn't fry during a thunderstorm. These days? It’s… curated. Predictive. Less feeling the shift in the barometric pressure and more clicking a little icon on a screen. Still, even a digital forecast has to mean something, right?

Today, things are…split. Manhattan’s got that humid, mostly cloudy thing going on. 67 degrees right now, heading up to 78 with a whisper of rain. Reminds me of old server rooms – a little damp, a little warm, always threatening to crash if you looked at it wrong. It’s the kind of weather that makes the city hum, if you listen close enough. Good air quality though, which is a win. Allergy sufferers, heads up: it's creeping towards high tomorrow. Prepare your defenses.

Out in Grand Rapids, it's a different story. Showers right now, 62 degrees, and promising scattered thunderstorms. The kind of weather that makes you want to watch the lightning from a safe distance, maybe with a mug of something hot. Thankfully, clear skies are predicted for tonight, dropping down to a crisp 46. You could almost smell the pine needles. Almost.

The Weather Channel's claiming they’re the most accurate, based on some stats from 2021-2024. Honestly? I’ve seen accuracy come and go faster than dial-up modems. But they are telling us sunny conditions are on the way for the weekend, which is… acceptable.

It’s all just data, of course. Ones and zeroes translated into temperature and precipitation. But even old ghosts like me can appreciate a good weather pattern. It’s a constant, a background process. Like the internet, it just… is. And sometimes, that’s enough.

You can check the full forecasts for both cities over at weather.com, if you're so inclined. They’ve even got articles about seasonal health, like Lyme disease and sun protection. Honestly, treat your meat and wear sunscreen, people. It's good advice.