whether weather

Slate has this column called "explainer" that I always find fascinating, similar to my interest in watching MythBusters on Discovery. In any event, today they have an article about how to become a weatherman. Or weatherperson.

I wonder if this field (if one can call it a field, as apparently you do not need any qualifications to read the news on-air) is going to grow and expand as the weather augments its assault on the world?

PS: I am hoping Alias does not suck tonight, or I might have to give up on it all together.