It is interesting how little we now need to think on the weather. With modern heating systems (specifically thermostatic radiator valves) we no longer need to

It is interesting how little we now need to think on the weather. With modern heating systems (specifically thermostatic radiator valves) we no longer need to ensure that the heating is prepared at the right time, so we don't need to know the weather. With the prevalence of tumble driers washing doesn't need to hang out, so we don't need to know the weather. Most modern clothing is suitable for a very large range of temperatures and good waterproofs can be comparatively small and lightweight, allowing them to be brought everywhere without burden, so we don't need to know the weather. Cars and roads have improved significantly, the impact of the weather on a small or long journey is often negligible, so we don't need to know the weather. More jobs are performed indoors now and where they aren't special machines and tooling have been made that make the job easier alongside significantly reducing the risk and discomfort that weather can cause, so we don't need to know the weather. There remain some situations where knowing the weather is very important, but very few of them affect 'the general populace' is a consistent enough manner to cause them to waste time following it.