Weather 2017

[briddj]

27 minutes ago, 40 Days said:

That Accuweather forecast is bad news.

When the forecast is that bad this far out, it is OBVIOUSLY WRONG.

[ghostdancer1]

it had been showery for about a week at this stage last year. the worst was I think the Friday and Sunday before though?

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

Here is the 2 weeks prior to the 21st (I know that wasn't the festival start date)

https://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/EGDY/2016/6/7/CustomHistory.html?dayend=21&monthend=6&yearend=2016&req_city=&req_state=&req_statename=&reqdb.zip=&reqdb.magic=&reqdb.wmo=

[DJ Cull]

2 hours ago, LynseyDiva said:

I bought waterproofing spray for my tent but I won't need it because this year is going to be like 2010 where it's baking hot for the full festival.  I base that on absolutely no science or meteorological knowledge, but instead on the fact that I want to get sun tanned, discard my wellies in favour of wee trainers, and dance about madly in the sunshine! 

What on earth are 'wee trainers'. Special ones that you wear to the long drops??

[MrTambourineManc]

Just read a Guardian article about who has the most accurate forecasts. They suggested MeteoGroup (Weathercast). They have a little rain Friday pm but pretty fine otherwise

 

http://www.weathercast.co.uk/world-weather/city-weather/city/44X1258/shepton-mallet.html?tx_mgcityweatherstatic_pi4[p]=1

[Dave_c]

4 minutes ago, DJ Cull said:

What on earth are 'wee trainers'. Special ones that you wear to the long drops??

It's a Scottish and Northern Irelandism. 

[neil_d]

I'm a little worried that this week and weekend look like very good festival weather, and we're going to be a week late for it. 

[barkley87]

16 minutes ago, MrTambourineManc said:

Just read a Guardian article about who has the most accurate forecasts. They suggested MeteoGroup (Weathercast). They have a little rain Friday pm but pretty fine otherwise

 

http://www.weathercast.co.uk/world-weather/city-weather/city/44X1258/shepton-mallet.html?tx_mgcityweatherstatic_pi4[p]=1

This is good! I'd prefer it a few degrees hotter but I'll take it!

Apart from the rain.

Edited June 12, 2017 by barkley87
Noticed the rain...

[eastynh]

3 hours ago, Tommy101 said:

Alas I am out of ups to give but this really is how it is in my opinion.

Mate I have grafted like mad all winter to be able to afford to go. Got enough to worry me in regards to my guts. The weather is the not even a concern in the slightest for me. I am going to have a good time rain or shine.

[briddj]

J10's latest update is in. https://www.netweather.tv/forum/topic/87677-glastonbury-2017-21-25-june/?page=3

Gates Opening 21st June (0 = Mudbath 10 = Dustbowl ) = 8

Over the weekend = 6

 

[Franky]

6 minutes ago, briddj said:

J10's latest update is in. https://www.netweather.tv/forum/topic/87677-glastonbury-2017-21-25-june/?page=3

Gates Opening 21st June (0 = Mudbath 10 = Dustbowl ) = 8

Over the weekend = 6

 

Are we assuming 5 is the perfect happy medium ? 

[briddj]

Just now, Franky said:

Are we assuming 5 is the perfect happy medium ? 

No! 8, as it is now. 

[barkley87]

26 minutes ago, briddj said:

J10's latest update is in. https://www.netweather.tv/forum/topic/87677-glastonbury-2017-21-25-june/?page=3

Gates Opening 21st June (0 = Mudbath 10 = Dustbowl ) = 8

Over the weekend = 6

 

I should be happy with this, but the closer it gets the greedier I'm getting. No to cooler temps! Yes to sun and heat!

[fur_q]

32 minutes ago, Franky said:

Are we assuming 5 is the perfect happy medium ? 

There is no happy medium we want dry ground. 

[bsolxiv]

Whatever happened to the Azores finger?

[Keithy]

5 minutes ago, fur_q said:

There is no happy medium we want dry ground. 

Slightly soft on the weds to get tent pegs in then bone dry the rest of the festival.

[Kashkin]

Temperature doesn't matter much if it's dry (in fact cool temps have benefits for getting sleep in the morning), but once you get some mud you really want warm temperatures to sort the mud out quickly.

[stuartbert two hats]

1 minute ago, Kashkin said:

Temperature doesn't matter much if it's dry (in fact cool temps have benefits for getting sleep in the morning), but once you get some mud you really want warm temperatures to sort the mud out quickly.

Unless you like warm weather. There's more to weather than not having mud.

[Keithy]

Plus if it's clear skies all day, it can get surprisingly nippy in the small hours.

I'm feeling very confident that the heavy duty wet waterproofs can be shoved back in my cupboard and just take a light shower pacamac. 

[waterfalls212434]

9 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Unless you like warm weather. There's more to weather than not having mud.

Its june its going to be warm by this countrys standards anyway....your not gonna get snow and ice put it that way

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, waterfalls212434 said:

Its june its going to be warm by this countrys standards anyway....your not gonna get snow and ice put it that way

Some like it hot.

[scaryclaireyfairy]

STICK!

I'm fine with putting my hoody on an hour earlier at night and getting to sleep about 3 extra hours in the morning.

[waterfalls212434]

14 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Some like it hot.

I think sun but a nice cooling breeze would be ideal, you dont want it to hot after all, not much shade to be had when out and about at the fest.....im ginger trust me I dont want to much heat lol 

[Joshuwarr]

Temperatures hovering around 20 degrees would be absolutely ideal for me. I burn so easily and not having to slap on sun cream every half an hour would be nice! But frankly I'd happily sacrifice my skin if it meant keeping the mud away 

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, Joshuwarr said:

Temperatures hovering around 20 degrees would be absolutely ideal for me. I burn so easily and not having to slap on sun cream every half an hour would be nice! But frankly I'd happily sacrifice my skin if it meant keeping the mud away 

21-22 would do me. Not too hot, but nice and warm.