Why Social Media Snowfall Forecasts May Give You A Headache
ByTWC - Digital (No Distro)
May 11, 2026Updated: May 11, 2026, 12:00 pm EDTPublished: November 8, 2025, 11:53 am EST

When winter storms threaten, there will likely be an uptick in social media posts that show a very dire situation. These posts must be taken with a grain of salt as models change significantly as snowstorms approach. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford will break down why you can’t always trust social media for winter forecasting.