It's gotten a bit tougher. Last time I visited, having an informal chat was
made a bit more difficult by post-9/11 security. But the chat was
informative anyway....

..... it concerned the apparent lack of agreement between the METARs for RDU
and actual conditions. That's when I learned about the limitations of a
windowless office even if it is located between the runways. Can't look out
if there isn't a window and the METARs and briefers are sourced from
instruments that may or may not reflect weather over the majority of the
airport. Very interesting. No sub for taking a look whether in the air or
on the ground.

"Randy" wrote in message
oups.com...
Have you tried visting the local office of the NWS? I went there and
asked a few questions and the staff (CRW) could not have been more
helpful.