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Oklahoma Meteorologist's Snow Request Sparks Hilarious Mix-Up

1/26/2026

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Lacey Swope, an Oklahoma meteorologist, faced humorous backlash after asking viewers for "measurements" during a winter storm.
Expecting snowfall totals, she received a flood of personal body measurements instead.
She clarified on social media that she wanted snow depth in inches.
Despite the mix-up, she reiterated her request for snow measurements during broadcast as the storm delivered snowfall from New Mexico to New England.

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Story summary

Lacey Swope, an Oklahoma meteorologist, faced humorous backlash after asking viewers for "measurements" during a winter storm.
Expecting snowfall totals, she received a flood of personal body measurements instead.
She clarified on social media that she wanted snow depth in inches.
Despite the mix-up, she reiterated her request for snow measurements during broadcast as the storm delivered snowfall from New Mexico to New England.