The Weather Thread 2024

[Jacko45]

3 minutes ago, kemosabe said:

I've always said I'm a huge ECM fan, supported them through thick and thin. Wouldn't trust anyone else with my weather. 

 

Are you a @Sheffield Steve ultra or @briddj loyal?

[Wallace]

Not liking the look of this 😐

[Jacko45]

3 minutes ago, Wallace said:

Not liking the look of this 😐

 

It may well be correct - but BBC is notoriously inaccurate these days.

 

It's also trying to predict 11 days - That's pretty much total guesswork.

[parsonjack]

7 minutes ago, Wallace said:

Not liking the look of this 😐

You know the rules.... anything other than perfect is to be simply denied and regarded as witchcraft.

[Alvoram]

So for anybody that does both, how does this year's Download compare to an average wet and muddy Glasto? Not the bad bad years, just an average wet and muddy one?

Honestly I didn't think it was too bad... Definitely glad I had the grip of walking boots, the way some people were slipping around in cheap wellies, but other than that, and taking longer to walk around, it was fine. 

[gigpusher]

6 minutes ago, Alvoram said:

So for anybody that does both, how does this year's Download compare to an average wet and muddy Glasto? Not the bad bad years, just an average wet and muddy one?

Honestly I didn't think it was too bad... Definitely glad I had the grip of walking boots, the way some people were slipping around in cheap wellies, but other than that, and taking longer to walk around, it was fine. 

@Superscallyprobably the best man to do a comparison for you.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

It's absolutely glorious in Somerset today. Hardly a cloud in the sky, slight breeze and dare I say it, some warmth! Won't be hot enough for some but this would be perfect festival weather for me

[eatingglitter]

Here are the steps I have taken:
Spent £40 a brand new poncho
Bought a dry robe with waterproofing as a secondary option
Bought new waterproof walking boots in case my OTHER pair of waterproof walking boots get too wet
Have brought out the waterproof trousers
Have waterproofed our poptop roof that we won't even be using
Have told all my friends they need to buy waterproof gear 
Have several pairs of gaiters saved in my notes folder to order.

I also buried a sausage.

Is this sufficient? Do the Gods want more? I can offer more if needed?

[NotAnInsider]

19 minutes ago, Wallace said:

Not liking the look of this 😐

The BBC's use of weather symbols is mad really.

 

BIG BLACK RAIN CLOUD for a <40% chance of light rain.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Just now, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

It's absolutely glorious in Somerset today. Hardly a cloud in the sky, slight breeze and dare I say it, some warmth! Won't be hot enough for some but this would be perfect festival weather for me

 

Although, looking at the webcam, it does appear to be cloudier over the farm than it is 20 miles away. Still lovely though

[The Nal]

21 minutes ago, Wallace said:

Not liking the look of this 😐

 

Accuweather gone to absolute sh*t aswell

 

 

This is very concerning. 

 

Very worrying developments. 

[westholtschic]

1 minute ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

 

Although, looking at the webcam, it does appear to be cloudier over the farm than it is 20 miles away. Still lovely though

Lovely in Wookey at the moment 😀

[The Nal]

YR have also updated now with rain coming in. Was dry previously. 

 

These are worrying times. 

 

[Ayrshire Chris]

Still plenty time for forecasts to turn round, then round again, then round again.  Showers are basically hit and miss. That’s why bbc, met office all show % chance of rain at 33%. In other words they arnt sure. 

[4AssedMonkey]

16 minutes ago, eatingglitter said:

Here are the steps I have taken:
Spent £40 a brand new poncho
Bought a dry robe with waterproofing as a secondary option
Bought new waterproof walking boots in case my OTHER pair of waterproof walking boots get too wet
Have brought out the waterproof trousers
Have waterproofed our poptop roof that we won't even be using
Have told all my friends they need to buy waterproof gear 
Have several pairs of gaiters saved in my notes folder to order.

I also buried a sausage.

Is this sufficient? Do the Gods want more? I can offer more if needed?

 

[Jacko45]

7 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

Still plenty time for forecasts to turn round, then round again, then round again.  Showers are basically hit and miss. That’s why bbc, met office all show % chance of rain at 33%. In other words they arnt sure. 

 

Also the huge positive is the next 7 days forecast on-site. Glorious sunshine low 20's. 

 

That's massively important drying time. 

[EavisAintDead]

10 minutes ago, Jacko45 said:

 

Also the huge positive is the next 7 days forecast on-site. Glorious sunshine low 20's. 

 

That's massively important drying time. 

How dry do you want it? Not sure there's any moisture after this weekend 

[rlandy95]

The 00Z and 06Z for Wednesday gate opens are like chalk and cheese, hold on everyone 🎢

[AdrianH]

6Z GFS has added some rain for Saturday and dropped it for Wednesday. Messy out in the Atlantic though - it's going to come down how close it gets to the UK, if it stays far enough away, we end up with a scorchio scenario like the ECM.

[Superscally]

 

49 minutes ago, gigpusher said:

@Superscallyprobably the best man to do a comparison for you.

Yeah, it wasn't so bad. Its just tiring being on feet all day. Number one thing is if it's wet, have a chair if you need to take breaks and obviously be considerate in your use of em - people seemed to be at Download.

This wasn't as bad as 2016

Edited June 17, 2024 by Superscally

[Jacko45]

22 minutes ago, EavisAintDead said:

How dry do you want it? Not sure there's any moisture after this weekend 

 

There was a fair amount of rain - Thurs/Friday/Saturday on-site. 

[kemosabe]

1 minute ago, Jacko45 said:

 

There was a fair amount of rain - Thurs/Friday/Saturday on-site. 

I think the people on the ground there now are saying it's pretty dry tbf. The real issue is gonna be the rain (or not) over the festvial now. 

[briddj]

After the 00Z gave us the F.E.A.R., what will become of us on the 06Z? Let's find out!

 

THROUGH TO GATES OPEN

 

No rain of any note whatsover and won't be a problem for the ground.

 

Dry with temps of 19-22 through to Wednesday.

 

 

GATES OPEN & WEDNESDAY

 

Yes! Back to dry for gates open! Massive improvement.

 

 

 

Highs of 20-22 on a lovely, dry Wednesday.

 

 

You can see that high pressure is in a much better place on this right (most recent on the right.)

 

 

THURSDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 21-23.

 

 

FRIDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 22-24.

 

 

SATURDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 23-25.

 

 

Much improved pressure picture on Saturday, with the pocket of lower pressure pushed out. Most recent on the right.

 

 

SUNDAY

 

A tiny dribble of rain around in the evening. But highs again of 23-25.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Hooray! A return to a great forecast.

 

But hold onto your hats, there's still a definite KNIFE EDGE over low pressure vs. high pressure.

[briddj]

25 minutes ago, AdrianH said:

6Z GFS has added some rain for Saturday and dropped it for Wednesday. Messy out in the Atlantic though - it's going to come down how close it gets to the UK, if it stays far enough away, we end up with a scorchio scenario like the ECM.

 

There's no rain on the Saturday on the 06Z.

[joeruss]

1 minute ago, briddj said:

After the 00Z gave us the F.E.A.R., what will become of us on the 06Z? Let's find out!

 

THROUGH TO GATES OPEN

 

No rain of any note whatsover and won't be a problem for the ground.

 

Dry with temps of 19-22 through to Wednesday.

 

 

GATES OPEN & WEDNESDAY

 

Yes! Back to dry for gates open! Massive improvement.

 

 

 

Highs of 20-22 on a lovely, dry Wednesday.

 

 

You can see that high pressure is in a much better place on this right (most recent on the right.)

 

 

THURSDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 21-23.

 

 

FRIDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 22-24.

 

 

SATURDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 23-25.

 

 

Much improved pressure picture on Saturday, with the pocket of lower pressure pushed out. Most recent on the right.

 

 

SUNDAY

 

A tiny dribble of rain around in the evening. But highs again of 23-25.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Hooray! A return to a great forecast.

 

But hold onto your hats, there's still a definite KNIFE EDGE over low pressure vs. high pressure.

 

Thats more like it  😃