Reader: If you don’t like surprise March storms, you’re living in the wrong state

Yesterday, we posted about attacks by Facebook post and snowball on 9News forecaster Marty Coniglio after he (and most of his peers at other stations) blew the forecast for the Monday/Tuesday snowstorm. One reader didn't pile on, arguing that such unexpected events are actually one of the best parts of...
By Michael Roberts
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Yesterday, we posted about attacks by Facebook post and snowball on 9News forecaster Marty Coniglio after he (and most of his peers at other stations) blew the forecast for the Monday/Tuesday snowstorm. One reader didn’t pile on, arguing that such unexpected events are actually one of the best parts of living in these parts. Here’s his take.

tutonehcc writes:

The best part about living in Colorado is a surprise winter storm in March. Don’t like surprise winter storms in March? Blame yourself, not 9News.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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