The Weather Thread 2024

[AdrianH]

Well on the positive side, temperatures are looking pleasant! - On the down side, we seem to have a meandering low slowly spinning around our vicinity which brings rain at various points

[briddj]

So, a couple of good runs, but what has happened overnight? Let's play darts!

 

THROUGH TO GATES OPEN

 

The last two runs have seen a bit more rain Friday night into Saturday, though as it's dry through to gates open (with highs of 20-21, 22-23 and 22-23) there's absolutely nothing to worry about.

 

WEDNESDAY & GATES OPEN

 

Completely dry when gates open, highs of 17-18.

 

And dry for Wednesday, with highs of 22-23.

 

 

THURSDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 22-23.

 

 

How about the high pressure?

 

The latest run (on the right) is better than the previous, but high pressure is not as dominant as we've seen.

 

FRIDAY

 

There looks to be a small amount of rain overnight to the south of Glastonbury, some of it heavy, so one to monitor. But the worst not on the sight as it stands.

 

During the day, completely dry with highs of 19-20, underlining the weaker high on this run.

 

 

SATURDAY

 

Tiny amount of rain around, but again highs of 19-20.

 

As you can see, the overnight 18Z run was a bit of a horror, with a blob of low pressure sat over the UK. This one is an improvement, but high pressure fails to build in at any point.

 

 

SUNDAY

 

But more rain around today in the afternoon and evening, but it's not heavy - though annoying. Highs of 19-20 again.

 

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Not a fantastic run, but not a bad run either. Many people will be happy with the 19-20 temperatures. Personally, I think that's a couple of degrees too low.

 

The low winning over the high is also not something we want to see, as it could go further downhill.

 

Overnight temperatures due generally hold up at around 15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 18, 2024 by briddj

[jonnyisRFC]

11 minutes ago, briddj said:

So, a couple of good runs, but what has happened overnight? Let's play darts!

 

THROUGH TO GATES OPEN

 

The last two runs have seen a bit more rain Friday night into Saturday, though as it's dry through to gates open (with highs of 20-21, 22-23 and 22-23) there's absolutely nothing to worry about.

 

WEDNESDAY & GATES OPEN

 

Completely dry when gates open, highs of 17-18.

 

And dry for Wednesday, with highs of 22-23.

 

 

THURSDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 22-23.

 

 

How about the high pressure?

 

The latest run (on the right) is better than the previous, but high pressure is not as dominant as we've seen.

 

FRIDAY

 

There looks to be a small amount of rain overnight to the south of Glastonbury, some of it heavy, so one to monitor. But the worst not on the sight as it stands.

 

During the day, completely dry with highs of 19-20, underlining the weaker high on this run.

 

 

SATURDAY

 

Tiny amount of rain around, but again highs of 19-20.

 

As you can see, the overnight 18Z run was a bit of a horror, with a blob of low pressure sat over the UK. This one is an improvement, but high pressure fails to build in at any point.

 

 

SUNDAY

 

But more rain around today in the afternoon and evening, but it's not heavy - though annoying. Highs of 19-20 again.

 

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Not a fantastic run, but not a bad run either. Many people will be happy with the 19-20 temperatures. Personally, I think that's a couple of degrees too low.

 

The low winning over the high is also not something we want to see, as it could go further downhill.

 

Overnight temperatures due generally hold up at around 15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’d take that! Apart from the Sunday it’s absolutely perfect for me. 

[Ayrshire Chris]

BBC weather has flipped from showery yesterday to a decent forecast this morning.  So as usual no one really knows!

[gherkin8r]

All still looking good! 

[Jacko45]

39 minutes ago, briddj said:

So, a couple of good runs, but what has happened overnight? Let's play darts!

 

THROUGH TO GATES OPEN

 

The last two runs have seen a bit more rain Friday night into Saturday, though as it's dry through to gates open (with highs of 20-21, 22-23 and 22-23) there's absolutely nothing to worry about.

 

WEDNESDAY & GATES OPEN

 

Completely dry when gates open, highs of 17-18.

 

And dry for Wednesday, with highs of 22-23.

 

 

THURSDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 22-23.

 

 

How about the high pressure?

 

The latest run (on the right) is better than the previous, but high pressure is not as dominant as we've seen.

 

FRIDAY

 

There looks to be a small amount of rain overnight to the south of Glastonbury, some of it heavy, so one to monitor. But the worst not on the sight as it stands.

 

During the day, completely dry with highs of 19-20, underlining the weaker high on this run.

 

 

SATURDAY

 

Tiny amount of rain around, but again highs of 19-20.

 

As you can see, the overnight 18Z run was a bit of a horror, with a blob of low pressure sat over the UK. This one is an improvement, but high pressure fails to build in at any point.

 

 

SUNDAY

 

But more rain around today in the afternoon and evening, but it's not heavy - though annoying. Highs of 19-20 again.

 

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Not a fantastic run, but not a bad run either. Many people will be happy with the 19-20 temperatures. Personally, I think that's a couple of degrees too low.

 

The low winning over the high is also not something we want to see, as it could go further downhill.

 

Overnight temperatures due generally hold up at around 15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is it getting encouraging that even our 'not great' forecasts are very positive?

 

I'm with you @briddj a couple of degrees higher would be nice as in the shade and certainly in the evening that'll feel pretty chilly.

 

But still can't be hugely disappointed with that run.

[CanWeRest]

Weather looking good, yeah? Good access to the site at least. We'll have to wait a bit to see if we get a good exit, but I feel like I can cope with a bit of rain during.

[Sheffield Steve]

The midnight run of the ECMWF continues its theme of warm dry weather, at least until the Friday.  It still wants to keep the high firmly fixed to our west, with a northerly flow, but with the strong sunshine at this time of year temperatures would still be into the low 20s.  An excellent run…

 

[Aragorn]

Some good agreement now for a dry start to the festival. The operational run does not have much agreement from other runs on bringing the low in during the festival. The mean is a much better outcome.

 

 

Edited June 18, 2024 by Aragorn

[AdrianH]

ECM seems keen on building high pressure back into Greenland with cooler air dropping down to the east side of the UK. Zero clarity still basically!

[Jacko45]

47 minutes ago, Sheffield Steve said:

The midnight run of the ECMWF continues its theme of warm dry weather, at least until the Friday.  It still wants to keep the high firmly fixed to our west, with a northerly flow, but with the strong sunshine at this time of year temperatures would still be into the low 20s.  An excellent run…

 

 

When Steve says "Excellent Run" 

 

[dotdash79]

Ordered a golf umbrella yesterday for the overnight queue in case it rains, you can all thank me later.

[Sheffield Steve]

For those of us arriving on Monday, our very own Met Office model is now out to Monday night.  And what a stunner it is.  I shall enjoy erecting my tent in this…sunny and warm, temperatures up to 25c. All the models agree on a great deal of high pressure around next week, which can only be a good thing, they just vary on its exact position… 

 

 

 

[Mrbish82]

AccuWeather have finally caught up to yesterday's model runs, and updated their forecast accordingly, it does show some lightning for Saturday which is worrying, but I believe that is just the light show for Coldplay.

[Fred Zepplin]

Not got tickets this year but can't help looking in this thread anyway. Looking at the predictions I think you will be in for brilliant weather which makes me even more gutted I'm not there. Dare I say people complaining about being to hot

[Skip997]

Not a cloud in sight, gentle breeze 

[Stu H]

41 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

Not a cloud in sight, gentle breeze 

oh God, here come the thunderstorms now that we're getting all giddy!

[Woody-Club UK]

It’s gonna be luvverly😎😎😀

[AdrianH]

06z GFS is rolling out and has the high pressure to start the festival much more favourably positioned. It's what happens with the small low pressure systems now!

[ramblingmad]

Happy with a dry and warm start, if it rains a bit on Saturday evening/Sunday no great shakes.

[devonhammer]

Looks great

 

Feel a bit sorry for the Azores. They've given us so much over the years and AzoreStock might be a washout.

[Avalon_Fields]

The BBC is showing drizzle, for one hour on Friday, other than that all clear. It’s unbelievable Jeff! 
 

Almost getting nostalgic for @The Nalapocalyptical posts 

[Sheffield Steve]

2 minutes ago, devonhammer said:

Looks great

 

Feel a bit sorry for the Azores. They've given us so much over the years and AzoreStock might be a washout.

The GFS comes more into line with what the ECM has been telling us for a couple of days… builds the high to the west.   If this all verifies, it’ll be dry and pleasantly warm, not hot.  Perfect!  🤞

[AdrianH]

Latest GFS is as about as good as it gets. Low to mid 20s and dry.

[kemosabe]

Not getting ahead of myself, but I'm so buzzed that newbies (whoever you are!) might well get a dry first Glasto. Nowt better experience in the world and really gets you a chance to experience the best place on earth in all its glory! 

 

Also can more people please by your f**king wellies, raincoats, boots etc. we need to keep this good stuff up.