The Weather Thread 2022

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

The issue with just taking trainers is a lot of these (app) forecasts are swinging about because with showers it totally depends how they spread across the area.

The reality is all models currently show a wet front is coming in on Saturday with showers following as the low sits above us. That could change, but it's not unreasonable to think we might get unlucky and hit with something more substantial (see Friday rain 2014 and 2015, when areas all around Pilton escaped the worst and we got two pretty big soakings which tipped the ground into mud territory). 

Plus this forecast might get worse in next few days (hopefully won't), so if you're packing today definitely take boots or wellies. 

[gooner1990]

8 minutes ago, Cooter said:

Yea, jeans are a big nono at festivals, unless you want chaffing pretty much everywhere whatever the weather.

completely agree.

[Quark]

11 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

Definitely no. Shorts only. But any other long pants other than jeans if you must

Aye. If it's a bit wet, your skin is the quickest material to dry out!

[Traco]

I'm bringing everything - just need to decide if the worst comes to the worst a 3/2mm wetsuit is enough as the 5/4mm hooded might be overkill????

[The Nal]

You can buy clothes at the festival if you need to. Part of the fun. Love browsing the stalls.

[The Other Steve]

13 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

Shorts only.

100% - shorts are a must for whole festival weather regardless.  Shorts with waterproof legs.

[gooner1990]

Only ever wear shorts at a festival...jeans take an age to dry if you get soaked!

Edited June 20, 2022 by gooner1990

[st dan]

I always have (and always will) arrive in walking boots so I don’t have to worry about the extra room that they take up in your bag. 
Hopefully they’ll then be put away into the corner of the tent when set up, and will only make a reappearance on the following Monday morning, but this way they always there if needed. 

Edited June 20, 2022 by st dan

[NickM45]

Ripcurl BoardWalk shorts - they dry in minutes

Footy socks to keep your legs warm.

Edited June 20, 2022 by NickM45

[D-Low]

Really wanted to pack light this year and the weather is having a right joke with me here 😤

[FakeEmpire]

Always wear wellies in, trainers in your bag. Shorts in all weathers.  Pack your waterproof just in case.

You don't need to wait for the weather forecast to pack.

[kingbadger]

2 minutes ago, Quark said:

Aye. If it's a bit wet, your skin is the quickest material to dry out!

100% this. Even at Bearded Theory in the evening this year when the temperature dropped right down, never did I think 'my legs are cold' either.

[waynewdk]

29 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Boots on, space saved.

If I go get some new boots today, u rocking they would need breaking in or give me blisters

[Henrik]

Jesus, some of these forecasts make for grim reading this morning. How is it going to be this cold in June FFS

[jimmillen]

Just now, waynewdk said:

If I go get some new boots today, u rocking they would need breaking in or give me blisters

It would be a gamble. You might get away with it, or you might get ruined feet after one day. Sorry. 😬

[The Other Steve]

1 minute ago, waynewdk said:

If I go get some new boots today, u rocking they would need breaking in or give me blisters

Break them in

[The Nal]

1 minute ago, Henrik said:

Jesus, some of these forecasts make for grim reading this morning. How is it going to be this cold in June FFS

Fell asleep on the couch last night, woke up at 3am and went outside - frosty and could see your breath.

  

2 minutes ago, waynewdk said:

If I go get some new boots today, u rocking they would need breaking in or give me blisters

I got boots 2 days before the 2016 festival. Wore them around the house for a few hours and they were fine by Wednesday.

Edited June 20, 2022 by The Nal

[Dave_c]

The weather will be fine. It's not going to be a 2016 or 2007 etc, it'll be mostly dry with a bit of rain and potentially some mud over the weekend. Perfectly manageable and not enough to spoil the fun. 

[jparx]

12 minutes ago, Glasto Weatherwatch said:

The issue with just taking trainers is a lot of these (app) forecasts are swinging about because with showers it totally depends how they spread across the area.

The reality is all models currently show a wet front is coming in on Saturday with showers following as the low sits above us. That could change, but it's not unreasonable to think we might get unlucky and hit with something more substantial (see Friday rain 2014 and 2015, when areas all around Pilton escaped the worst and we got two pretty big soakings which tipped the ground into mud territory). 

Plus this forecast might get worse in next few days (hopefully won't), so if you're packing today definitely take boots or wellies. 

Don't remember it being that bad at all in 2015. Not doubting you, just puts in to perspective how little you remember rain I guess! If we're looking at 2015 weather, I'd take that all day tbh.

[Traco]

The temps are disappointing.

We listening to Gerry Cinmamon playing in Malahide Castle, Dublin last night in our back garden and it was chilly when the sun went down. Defo hoody temps and the legs were feeling it in the shorts.

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

2 minutes ago, jparx said:

Don't remember it being that bad at all in 2015. Not doubting you, just puts in to perspective how little you remember rain I guess! If we're looking at 2015 weather, I'd take that all day tbh.

Baking hot Weds and Thurs, forecast was really good generally. We got caught under one pocket of rain Friday early pm - suddenly everything was muddy. 

Wasn't ankle deep shit but non-sit-downable. Then we had showers overnight Saturday just when everything was drying out.

I just want to sit down TBH. 

Edited June 20, 2022 by Glasto Weatherwatch
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[The Nal]

2 minutes ago, jparx said:

Don't remember it being that bad at all in 2015. 

Absolutely pissed it down Friday afternoon. 

Made No More Tears extra special though. All of Mary Js set actually. 

[The Other Steve]

Just now, Glasto Weatherwatch said:

I just want to sit down TBH. 

Yep, totally agree.  It makes a huge difference. 

[gooner1990]

2 minutes ago, jparx said:

Don't remember it being that bad at all in 2015. Not doubting you, just puts in to perspective how little you remember rain I guess! If we're looking at 2015 weather, I'd take that all day tbh.

2015 had a massive downpour on the Friday early evening....I got soaked trying to watch Motorhead on the Pyramid.

It also chucked it down Sunday morning.

[stuartbert two hats]

7 minutes ago, waynewdk said:

If I go get some new boots today, u rocking they would need breaking in or give me blisters

Only if they're leather.  Artificial materials (e.g Goretex) should have all their flex from day one.