Weather Channel in Real HD Debuts Today

When DIRECTV became the first service provider to launch The Weather Channel HD last December, it came under some criticism because Weather HD was just an upconverted version of the standard-def Weather Channel. That monkey is finally off Weather's back as of today because the network's new 12,500 square foot high-definition facility with 5,000 square foot HD studio is making its debut. Broadcasting & Cable has the full story, the highlight of which is a giant 40-foot long rear-projection display wall from which the weather will be displayed in all of Mother Nature's glory.