Weather

[Mr Ploppy]

not too bad, just have to wear a plastic poncho and jig about

Well said autoinflate.

16 degrees is not cold and if anyone thinks it is then try camping out in -4 or picking an enjoyment that doesnt involve anything outdoors.

A hot cider, a fun outlook, a bit of dancing and a hug from a stranger will fend off all of this 'cold' talk.

[chestwig]

Think I will hit the tran bars all day Friday. No way I'm doing anything outdoors.

[JoeyT]

view rain as liquid sunshine and be happy for it.

[rpfranks]

Very true - 2011 putting the tent up in the rain was bobbins. Then it rained and rained with one lovely nice day on Sunday. I'm hoping Sat Sun might be sunny spells at least inbetween showers

Yep. It doesn't really bother me if it rains on the Weds and Thurs. Last year's rain on the Thursday was ridiculous though.. I remember that long walk up to the Park at about 8/9pm and it took 3x as longer because of the mud. Also the mud on the hill after the bridge between JP and Sonic gets horrific after a few hours of downpour. The only thing I'm a bit concerned about this year is the timing of the heavy showers starting is when all of the music starts, plus we won't have weather like last year after the heavy showers so the ground won't have time to dry. But whatever, it's Glastonbury! It'll be amazing anyway.

[frostypaw]

Been out this afternoon to buy wellies and waterproof clothing, I really hope its not going tobe as bad as I keep reading.

This is the problem not enough people bought waterproofs and wellies in preparation!

It's just about mindset and preparation - have the kit ready, don't get wet in the first place At All and you stay dry and warm - plan visits to places with seating in - pre roll a few - keep firewood in your tent - it's not so hard to just let it fall and get on with life

[Jonny Hobbs]

Most forecasts are still suggesting showers, why all the crying?

[Alcatraz]

I need to get in a field and stop reading this thread, because I have that sinking feeling, which I really shouldn't have.

[rpfranks]

As long as you've got wellies, waterproofs and bin bags you'll be prepared and have a great time.

If you don't have any of those and moan about the weather, well, it's your own fault really.

[ogriff]

Most forecasts are still suggesting showers, why all the crying?

/\ /\ This!

[GlastoSimon]

I need to get in a field and stop reading this thread, because I have that sinking feeling, which I really shouldn't have.

Same, the sooner Wednesday comes around (particularly if its dry...) the better, because once we're there we'll realise that we'll still have a great time regardless!

[Yesiamaduck]

Most forecasts are still suggesting showers, why all the crying?

I think it's because it showed positive change this morning and it didn't swing as drastically as some people hoped. The rainfall doesn't seem bad at all, it's still showers... it's just the chance of showers is all day... the CHANCE of showers. As I say the is currently a 40% of every forecasted shower on Friday not happening according to the MetOffice. The rating is still a 6, which people were okay with yesterday and the mm of rainfall isn't much different from yesterday. The way I see it is we went from only having a dry Wednesday to having a dry Wednesday and Thursday (pretty much guaranteed by this point) which is an improvement. NOT TO MENTION the forecasts say things can still change.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday were always forecasted rain.... Thursday was as well.. but guess what, thats not really the case anymore

Edited June 23, 2014 by Yesiamaduck

[Porcelina]

Looks like a hybrid of 2011 and 2013 right now.

[SonOfTroyMcClure]

The way I see it - most sites are starting to correlate in their forecasting, which means unless something drastic happens, we're looking at guaranteed rain on FRIDAY and no other day. We're looking at two days of dry weather beforehand and sun on saturday and sunday by the looks of things.

And even though it's raining on Friday, we're generally predicted WAY less rainfall than any of the 'disaster' years, 2011, and even last year. Which wasn't all that wet/muddy.

I'm optimistic.

Edited June 23, 2014 by SonOfTroyMcClure

[blackred]

It's looking a bit bloody chilly now.... may have to pack an extra top, was hoping even if it was wet it would be warm!

[GlastoSimon]

I think it's because it showed positive change this morning and it didn't swing as drastically as some people hoped. The rainfall doesn't seem bad at all, it's still showers... it's just the chance of showers is all day... the CHANCE of showers. As I say the is currently a 40% of every forecasted shower on Friday not happening according to the MetOffice. The rating is still a 6, which people were okay with yesterday and the mm of rainfall isn't much different from yesterday. The way I see it is we went from only having a dry Wednesday to having a dry Wednesday and Thursday (pretty much guaranteed by this point) which is an improvement. NOT TO MENTION the forecasts say things can still change.

Very true, even by normal standards Friday and the weekend is 'out of accurate forecasting range', but when you take into account all the increased uncertainty around this year...

This weather lark messes with your head. Think I'm gonna prepare for the worst and if it improves, great

[Yesiamaduck]

Looks like a hybrid of 2011 and 2013 right now.

Not really 2011 had bad conditions for setting up camp, and 2011 in retrospect wasn't too bad asides from the ground conditions which wont be nearly as big a factor this year.

[stuartbert two hats]

The way I see it - most sites are starting to correlate in their forecasting, which means unless something drastic happens, we're looking at rain on FRIDAY and no other day. We're looking at two days of dry weather beforehand and sun on saturday and sunday by the looks of things.

And even though it's raining on Friday, we're generally predicted WAY less rainfall than any of the 'disaster' years, 2011 and even last year. Which wasn't all that wet/muddy.

I'm optimistic.

I'm with you. I think you've summarised the situation well.

[sjseabass]

At this point I want the showers to hold off for Arcade Fire then I couldn't care less what happens the rest of the time. This is how low I've sunk. Stupid weather thread.

[psychology]

I think it's because it showed positive change this morning and it didn't swing as drastically as some people hoped. The rainfall doesn't seem bad at all, it's still showers... it's just the chance of showers is all day... the CHANCE of showers. As I say the is currently a 40% of every forecasted shower on Friday not happening according to the MetOffice. The rating is still a 6, which people were okay with yesterday and the mm of rainfall isn't much different from yesterday. The way I see it is we went from only having a dry Wednesday to having a dry Wednesday and Thursday (pretty much guaranteed by this point) which is an improvement. NOT TO MENTION the forecasts say things can still change.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday were always forecasted rain.... Thursday was as well.. but guess what, thats not really the case anymore

You cant beat a positive duck!

[CaledonianGonzo]

At this point I want the showers to hold off for Arcade Fire then I couldn't care less what happens the rest of the time. This is how low I've sunk. Stupid weather thread.

Looks like the Rain Gods are going to be doing a precipitation bukkake all over them.

[Mr.Tease]

Looks like a hybrid of 2011 and 2013 right now.

We shall call it: 2014!

[Alcatraz]

Looks like the Rain Gods are going to be doing a precipitation bukkake all over them.

I hope the rain doesn't affect their hurdy gurdy!

[Riggins]

Can't say I'm too bothered by rain as long as my tent doesn't leak. Someone needs to post the gif of the kid who is experiencing rain for the first time, since I saw that rain has really not bothered me in the slightest.

[stuartbert two hats]

The way I see it - most sites are starting to correlate in their forecasting, which means unless something drastic happens, we're looking at rain on FRIDAY and no other day. We're looking at two days of dry weather beforehand and sun on saturday and sunday by the looks of things.

And even though it's raining on Friday, we're generally predicted WAY less rainfall than any of the 'disaster' years, 2011 and even last year. Which wasn't all that wet/muddy.

I'm optimistic.

I'm with you. I think you've summarised the situation well.

[Yesiamaduck]

Can't say I'm too bothered by rain as long as my tent doesn't leak. Someone needs to post the gif of the kid who is experiencing rain for the first time, since I saw that rain has really not bothered me in the slightest.

Don't mind being rained on, it's easy to get used to... adjusting to rain isn't the hard part... it's only a problem if it affects the ground in a major way... then it goes from a minor annoyance to a hindrance.

But as I said before don't see the ground being anywhere NEAR as bad as 2011, not even close, I think it'd need way more rain than 2011 to achieve that and I don't think we'll get close to the same amount of rain that we got in 2011. Lets be grateful that we will be able to sit anywhere on site Wednedsday and Thursday