Crazyfool01 Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 When does this thread die ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedmills Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 Has there even been a festival that has had a dry start on dry ground and then a few days of light showers? What would that even do to the ground? All I can think of are either mudfests, heatwaves or ones where it has been mostly dry but then one big storm that made loads of mud that then dried up. Has there been a recent glastonbury which has had 3 days of (just) light rain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glastonlocal Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, rgill3 said: Someone just tell me what its looking like for each day. First response determines what I bring. Wednesday - Sombrero Thursday - Frilly knickers Friday - A single rose petal Saturday - An elephants foot Sunday - Full length socks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 Right. I'm sticking with the low profile hybrid walking shoe/boots. They are waterproof, just not very high. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbizarre Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 34 minutes ago, stopwn1981 said: 9 degrees at night with rain and wind and a few with hypothermia at the medical tent. I have packed gloves for the first time ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deefer6 Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 I’m about 20 miles south of Pilton as the crow flies. My weather app is showing it’s currently 15 degrees and I’m sat outside in shorts and very comfortable. It’s gonna fine! The temperature tomorrow looks glorious and judging by how forecast to reality has gone over the past week, we’ll get some light showers that’ll keep the dust at bay whilst we’re living out best lives. The only maps we’ll care about are ones that tell us where we need to be. It’s nearly show time, people! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvodan Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, pedmills said: Has there even been a festival that has had a dry start on dry ground and then a few days of light showers? What would that even do to the ground? All I can think of are either mudfests, heatwaves or ones where it has been mostly dry but then one big storm that made loads of mud that then dried up. Has there been a recent glastonbury which has had 3 days of (just) light rain? 2009. Chucked it down on Thursday/Friday morning. Wellies needed but by lunchtime Saturday it was back to the tent to change to trainers. Baking for the rest of the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 19 minutes ago, squirrelarmy said: Final MetCheck update before I go. If we only get 1.2mm of rain over the whole week it’s a win. Just enough to keep the dust down. Suncream needed for Wed/Thurs though That rain would feel like nothing. Stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, wolvodan said: 2009. Chucked it down on Thursday/Friday morning. Wellies needed but by lunchtime Saturday it was back to the tent to change to trainers. Baking for the rest of the weekend. Yeah, I was thinking 2009 was the closest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Festival Liam Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) 37 minutes ago, One Tonne Baby said: It’s not ideal but randomly some of my best festival moments have been in the pissing rain. There’s something about watching an act as the rain falls. Not into the mud but there’s a certain atmosphere created. I think we’re gonna come back here Tuesday and discuss how the weather was a perfect balance. Mary J Blige - No More Drama on the Pyramid in 2015 - unbelievable Edited June 21, 2022 by Festival Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedmills Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, wolvodan said: 2009. Chucked it down on Thursday/Friday morning. Wellies needed but by lunchtime Saturday it was back to the tent to change to trainers. Baking for the rest of the weekend. That's what i mean though - chucked it down once but then dry. What if doesn't chuck it down this year but there is 3 days of on/off very light rain (on previously dry ground)? Is there an example of that in recent years? Would the ground still eventually get really muddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGABOWL Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 Would take a 2009 any year if it was offered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprefan Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 23 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said: When does this thread die ? When there is zero indication we get mud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprefan Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 24 minutes ago, pedmills said: Has there even been a festival that has had a dry start on dry ground and then a few days of light showers? What would that even do to the ground? All I can think of are either mudfests, heatwaves or ones where it has been mostly dry but then one big storm that made loads of mud that then dried up. Has there been a recent glastonbury which has had 3 days of (just) light rain? Will do nothing. 2017 was dry til friday night when it rained late. Saturday overnight had showers and the ground was perfectly fine. The issue as mentioned before was that if it had been raining constantly leading up that it would make it more prone to mud if it rained a fair amount during the festival. Doesnt seem to be the case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBarry465 Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 26 minutes ago, pedmills said: Has there even been a festival that has had a dry start on dry ground and then a few days of light showers? What would that even do to the ground? All I can think of are either mudfests, heatwaves or ones where it has been mostly dry but then one big storm that made loads of mud that then dried up. Has there been a recent glastonbury which has had 3 days of (just) light rain? 2015 was dry the week leading up and for most of the festival aside from either the Friday or Saturday where it rained heavily for a few hours and the site went muddy quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stopwn1981 Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Suprefan said: Will do nothing. 2017 was dry til friday night when it rained late. Saturday overnight had showers and the ground was perfectly fine. The issue as mentioned before was that if it had been raining constantly leading up that it would make it more prone to mud if it rained a fair amount during the festival. Doesnt seem to be the case. 2017 was warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvodan Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, pedmills said: That's what i mean though - chucked it down once but then dry. What if doesn't chuck it down this year but there is 3 days of on/off very light rain (on previously dry ground)? Is there an example of that in recent years? Would the ground still eventually get really muddy? I think it will be fine. It’s been dry. For me it’s everyone who clomps around in wellies that makes the ground worse! Worst footwear choice ever. Some waterproof walking boots rain or shine is the way to go! as previous poster said. Sit on a bin bag kind of weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalopsia Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, stopwn1981 said: 2017 was warm About as warm as this one, the Wednesday made hiking in unbearable. But we had a heavy storm overnight that didn't really do anything other than damp the dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasto Weatherwatch Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, pedmills said: Has there even been a festival that has had a dry start on dry ground and then a few days of light showers? What would that even do to the ground? All I can think of are either mudfests, heatwaves or ones where it has been mostly dry but then one big storm that made loads of mud that then dried up. Has there been a recent glastonbury which has had 3 days of (just) light rain? I would say 2008 / 2015 are probably nearest. 2008 - Thursday overnight rain, then light rain most of Friday pm. No mud bath but wellies / boots needed. By Sat pm the mud was compacted down - still sticky in spots but basically okay. 2015 - generally fine but a mental hour of rain Friday. Site pretty boggy. Dried by Sat evening but then light rain overnight into Sunday moistened everything up again. Neither were mudbaths, but limited trainer time. 2015 shows risk of one heavy sustained shower though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 43 minutes ago, squirrelarmy said: Final MetCheck update before I go. If we only get 1.2mm of rain over the whole week it’s a win. Just enough to keep the dust down. Suncream needed for Wed/Thurs though Guess we stick on that for the amount of rain at this point. How the mighty have fallen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasto Weatherwatch Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, MrBarry465 said: 2015 was dry the week leading up and for most of the festival aside from either the Friday or Saturday where it rained heavily for a few hours and the site went muddy quickly. Yup, this. We were super unlucky on the Friday - people go on about the force field but nearly all of Somerset was fine and one small but brutal shower seemed to hover over the site for ages. See also Friday pm in 2014. That’s the problem with saying ‘it’s just showers’ - if you’re spinning the roulette wheel for three days, chances of a bad one are fairly high. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenz Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 39 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said: When does this thread die ? When the 2023 weather thread starts! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinvoyPrimus Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 On the plus side, this is probably pretty great news for hayfever sufferers. I was seriously worried about a week or so ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 Met Office updated, saying just a few showers, light rain now https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcn5n88mb#?nearestTo=Pilton (Somerset)&date=2022-06-26 Exhale...... Well done everyone! Another fucking pointless 294 pages! Been a lot of fun. Have a great festival! Its going to be amazing regardless. This time tomorrow 10 1 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deefer6 Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Nal said: Met Office updated, saying just a few showers, light rain now https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcn5n88mb#?nearestTo=Pilton (Somerset)&date=2022-06-26 Exhale...... Well done everyone! Another fucking pointless 294 pages! Been a lot of fun. Have a great festival! Its going to be amazing regardless. This time tomorrow Good game, Nal. It’s been emotional. 💚 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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