Happy National Weatherman's Day!

Today, February 5th, is National Weatherman's Day. I'm not exactly sure when the date became designated as "National Weatherman's Day", but it was established to honor the birthday of John Jeffries, one of this country's very first weather observers.

Weather people, or "meteorologists", as they are sometimes referred to, are not generally held in the highest regard. Let's face it...a 2nd-grader can go outside and tell you if it's cloudy or rainy or hot or cold. It doesn't take a rocket surgeon to do the weather.

However, guessing the weather is serious business. A lot of math and science goes into determining whether you'll be going to the beach this weekend or breaking out your snow blower.

So, if you see a weatherman today, don't throw a Big Gulp, or McDonald's apple pie at him. No, instead, thank him. Pat him on the back. Shake his hand. Wish him a Happy Weatherman's Day.

Unless it's raining. Or snowing.

And he forecasted for clear and sunny skies.