"BBC forecast last night said Northern Ireland would have a sunny morning - front not further North than Dublin by late morning, expecting it early evening in Glasgow (7-8pm) "
Surely you are not saying, are you, that jo-public gets notice about the position and movement and speed of fronts, but that has all been removed from the sig wx. chart of us professionals. Regarding the confidence one could have in forecasts, seeing the position of fronts, and their likely direction of travel, gave me much relevant info, especially when on long-haul. However, given that a European average 4 sector day is landing back 11 hours after you've started, it is still relvant info, especially if TS/CB's are forecast. The question about their removal was asked months ago, but I never saw a definitive answer about it. Perhaps Metman & Techno Freak can help.