Originally Posted by
Carmel10
The question comes down really to whether a pilot will change course because of light-moderate turbulence (I can endure a light I guess, but incapable of going through a roller coast-like modeate, and of course, severe),
and, if anyone has experience comparing these forecasts to the actual flight's conditions.
Pilots also don't like being thrown around, and they like their passengers to be as comfortable as possible. They avoid turbulence to the extent it's possible.
This article gives a pilot's perspective on the subject.