Weather thread 2015

[frostypaw]

Yup. Metoffice forecast has changed the rain during the day to be less spread out but *heavy*, although evidently not enough to change overall symbol from cloud.

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcn5nnctw#?fcTime=1435276800

 

I'm still worried. Should I be worried? Someone tell me not to worry.

*slap* pull yourself together man!

This'll help

[devonhammer]

Their forecast for the actual festival site is a lot better than the one for Shepton Mallet:

 

 

 

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/events/glastonbury-festival#?tab=fiveDay&map=Pressure&zoom=5&lon=-3.25&lat=54.02&fcTime=1435147200

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

I just want to wear trainers and sit down. That's all I ask. Not fussed about sun. 

[devonhammer]

I just want to wear trainers and sit down. That's all I ask. Not fussed about sun. 

 

Wear boots and sit on your coat.

 

I've been going since 97 and have only ever swapped boots for trainers in 2010. This is not 2010, but you will be able to sit down for most of the time (the grass might be a bit damp, but not muddy)

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

Wear boots and sit on your coat.

 

I've been going since 97 and have only ever swapped boots for trainers in 2010. This is not 2010, but you will be able to sit down for most of the time (the grass might be a bit damp, but not muddy)

 

I always take bin bags and wear trainers unless the mud is bad. Hate boots and wellies. 

 

But thanks for talking me down. Not sure I could handle it if the forecasts went south now. 

[Glastonlocal]

bbc forecast for Friday has changed to just heavy rain at 10am only...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ba4

[CaledonianGonzo]

The rainfront passing over Somerset on the Friday appears to be quite a narrow band, so that would seem more likely than an extended period of drizzle.

[big__phil]

The rainfront passing over Somerset on the Friday appears to be quite a narrow band, so that would seem more likely than an extended period of drizzle.

 

So if it's a rain it'll be brief, right?

[A Guy Called Matt]

So if it's a rain it'll be brief, right?

 

Yes

 

and light(ish)

[Glastonlocal]

sounds preferable. constant drizzle is depressing. a short shower is very manageable. 

[chewsavedlatin]

I managed trainers and a sit down last year. beginning and end of the festival.

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

I managed trainers and a sit down last year. beginning and end of the festival.

 

The worst part of last year (which wasn't too bad rain wise during the days) was the endless flirting with ground dryness.

 

I had me wellies off  sat on the grass Friday pm at the Other stage, was thinking we were going to be okay, then the storm turned up and fucked the site.

[chief_scrutter]

bbc forecast for Friday has changed to just heavy rain at 10am only...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ba4

as the Nal isn't here, and to keep up the sterling work he's done to date....

 

We're fucked.

[Starks]

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/forums/gallery/image/5072-tuesday-3rd-update/

 

Bit more rain on Friday

[windy_miller]

But to put it into perspective, the 06z GFS shows 3mm of rain in total between now and the early hours of Monday.

 

This shows the total rainfall between 06:00 today and 00:00 Monday:

 

 

Is it just me that has no idea what's going on here?  I can't even see the UK!

 

EDIT... ah I can see it now... its in the top left

Edited June 23, 2015 by windy_miller

[big__phil]

 

Is it just me that has no idea what's going on here?  I can't even see the UK!

 

EDIT... ah I can see it now... its in the top left

 

Haha took me a while as well!

[A Guy Called Matt]

Phil says stick

 

[devonhammer]

Haha took me a while as well!

 

They've centered it on Germany. Which is just plain selfish. Everything should be centered on Greenwich because that's how the Worlds's built.

[LostRiot]

 

Is it just me that has no idea what's going on here?  I can't even see the UK!

 

EDIT... ah I can see it now... its in the top left

 

Dover is sort of at that white spot on the left hand side. Then you can seen the outline of the uk from there.

[devonhammer]

But to put it into perspective, the 06z GFS shows 3mm of rain in total between now and the early hours of Monday.

 

This shows the total rainfall between 06:00 today and 00:00 Monday:

 

While we're on this map, can I say a big thank you to Slovenia.

 

That is taking one for the team in quite spectacular fashion.

 

[jimmyt]

bbc forecast for Friday has changed to just heavy rain at 10am only...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ba4

I'm reading that as all day. Bloody Fridays. Such an unnecessary day of the week - not the weekend but close so no one (and nothing, even weather) works properly but you still have to be there. Pointless. Edited June 23, 2015 by jimmyt

[Alcatraz]

While we're on this map, can I say a big thank you to Slovenia.

 

That is taking one for the team in quite spectacular fashion.

Edited June 23, 2015 by Alcatraz

[briddj]

You can always tell that loads of people have set off when the weather thread goes quiet!

[PollyPeach]

I am not going until Friday, though more of a lurker than a poster

[Gnomicide]

I am not going until Friday, though more of a lurker than a poster

 

You're in charge Polly. Don't forget to turn the lights off when you leave.