That was the forecast “more fog possible”
It’s hard not to appreciate the cleverness
And ambiguity of that assertion.
It immediately rules out the impossible,
While not laying claim to a definitive result.
I suppose less fog would still be possible,
And, for that matter, we could have a sand storm
Which would not foreclose a pastrami sandwich
If the corner deli is open when more fog hits
As to the service that tracks the accuracy
Of weather forecasts, they have a problem.
If every daily prediction allowed for an infinite
Number of possibilities, the forecaster would never be wrong
One could argue that his/her pronouncements
Are brilliant reminders of days past
When the Greek Pythia were called upon
To mumble what the gods might favor.
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