The Weather Thread 2024

[Avalon_Fields]

We’ve been on this rollercoaster ride and unbelievably it’s stopped right at the top of the peak? Wow! 

[Hotfry]

Congratulations ladies and gents. You’ve made it. 

[Jacko45]

5 minutes ago, Avalon_Fields said:

We’ve been on this rollercoaster ride and unbelievably it’s stopped right at the top of the peak? Wow! 

 

It's like the weather gods are actually a thing.

[sedra]

Wellies will probably stay in the car - might throw in another pair of trainers…and a coat in case I get an overnight shift on Saturday! 

[briddj]

Yep. You guessed it.

 

The 00Z review is at the bottom of the previous page.

[Sheffield Steve]

The midnight run of the ECM still goes for a completely dry festival.  Quite a turnaround from a few days ago…. 
 

Just a chance of a shower on Thursday as the weak front that will lower the temperatures moves through…

 

 

and the big storms to our south are never too far away all next weekend, but at the moment they’re staying put in France where they belong…

 

 

Still looking good….

[cb4747]

25 minutes ago, briddj said:

Glastonbury is in TWO DAYS! But will the latest GFS still be FFS?

 

GATES OPEN & WEDNESDAY

 

Completely dry at 9am, highs of 19-20.

 

 

Some very light rain has reappeared on this one. But light blues are nothing. Highs of 25-26.

 

Temps overnight into Thursday of 15.

 

 

THURSDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 19-20. Down again on this run. The GFS continues to be insistent.

 

Temps overnight into Friday of 11-12.

 

 

Pressure picture is very consistent to the 18Z. Latest on the right.

 

 

FRIDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 19-20 - again marginally down on the last run.

 

Temps overnight into Saturday of 10-11.

 

 

Again, GFS consistent on the pressure picture. Latest on the right.

 

 

SATURDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 19-20. An UPGRADE. Finally the cold temperatures of all the recent runs are gone.

 

Temps overnight into Sunday of 9-10.

 

 

 

Pressure picture is slightly better here, hence the tick up in temperatures, but there's no finger. Latest on the right.

 

 

SUNDAY

 

Completely dry, but now the cooler temperatures are on Sunday with highs of just 17.

 

Temps overnight into Monday of 9-10.

 

 

The higher pressure just doesn't get up from northern France. Latest on the right.

 

SUMMARY

 

A great run, other than the much cooler Sunday, with a completely dry festival.

 

A couple of my apps are now agreeing with the GFS. So maybe, on its general trend, its been right all along... Personally, I'd twist to get another couple of degrees on Sunday.

 

 

This is the stuff of dreams. Bravo. 

[cb4747]

Anyone else shedding a tear of excitement? 

[steviewevie]

weather looks spot on. Not hot, sun and clouds, mostly dry.

Have a good festival.

[Jacko45]

Just now, steviewevie said:

weather looks spot on. Not hot, sun and clouds, mostly dry.

Have a good festival.

 

Yep 19/20 when there's no shade feels really warm, but it's not that energy sapping heat.

 

It's perfection.

[LinvoyPrimus]

Shades of 2017 here - really hot start to the festival on Wednesday (Met saying 25c) before settling down to something a lot more palatable. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Now all we need is the line up forecast to improve and we'll be in for a vintage weekend.

[Dave_c]

12 minutes ago, LinvoyPrimus said:

Shades of 2017 here - really hot start to the festival on Wednesday (Met saying 25c) before settling down to something a lot more palatable. 

Was thinking the same, perfect 

[gherkin8r]

Buzzing with that! Repeat of 2022 for getting on site and setting up in 26 degrees which nearly ended me last time but sure

Edited June 24, 2024 by gherkin8r

[Ayrshire Chris]

As long as the weather gods don’t do a ‘Hungary’ on us at the very last minute,it’s looking good😉😊

[gherkin8r]

Not sure I would be as magnanimous about that penalty decision as folks on telly were. I'd probably riot

1 minute ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

As long as the weather gods don’t do a ‘Hungary’ on us at the very last minute,it’s looking good😉😊

 

[CantWaitForGlasto22]

Fuming about the football but at least the weather looks good. Maybe an extra layer for those overnight temps but pretty close to perfect.  Now don’t need to factor in watching the next round from the festival 😭 😭 

[Ayrshire Chris]

12 minutes ago, gherkin8r said:

Not sure I would be as magnanimous about that penalty decision as folks on telly were. I'd probably riot

 

Who’d a thought an Argentine referee would have missed that decision. Hand of God strikes again☹️

anyway, the met office is still holding firm and we’re on the road in a few hours🙂

Edited June 24, 2024 by Ayrshire Chris

[Dave_c]

1 hour ago, briddj said:

Glastonbury is in TWO DAYS! But will the latest GFS still be FFS?

 

GATES OPEN & WEDNESDAY

 

Completely dry at 9am, highs of 19-20.

 

 

Some very light rain has reappeared on this one. But light blues are nothing. Highs of 25-26.

 

Temps overnight into Thursday of 15.

 

 

THURSDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 19-20. Down again on this run. The GFS continues to be insistent.

 

Temps overnight into Friday of 11-12.

 

 

Pressure picture is very consistent to the 18Z. Latest on the right.

 

 

FRIDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 19-20 - again marginally down on the last run.

 

Temps overnight into Saturday of 10-11.

 

 

Again, GFS consistent on the pressure picture. Latest on the right.

 

 

SATURDAY

 

Completely dry, highs of 19-20. An UPGRADE. Finally the cold temperatures of all the recent runs are gone.

 

Temps overnight into Sunday of 9-10.

 

 

 

Pressure picture is slightly better here, hence the tick up in temperatures, but there's no finger. Latest on the right.

 

 

SUNDAY

 

Completely dry, but now the cooler temperatures are on Sunday with highs of just 17.

 

Temps overnight into Monday of 9-10.

 

 

The higher pressure just doesn't get up from northern France. Latest on the right.

 

SUMMARY

 

A great run, other than the much cooler Sunday, with a completely dry festival.

 

A couple of my apps are now agreeing with the GFS. So maybe, on its general trend, its been right all along... Personally, I'd twist to get another couple of degrees on Sunday.

 

 

Ever hear the term cut off your nose to spite your face? Stick stick stick 

[NotAnInsider]

Got to the point where the most significant worry are thunderstorms when the heat gives way to fresher conditions...

[Justcalledtosay]

It's at this point every one should be thanking the Nal for his dedication and hard work. You all owe him a pint.

[Euphoricape]

The weather gods be praised ! 

[LinvoyPrimus]

1 hour ago, Dave_c said:

Was thinking the same, perfect 

 

2017 remains the gold standard. Just such a comfortable weekend.

[gooner1990]

Just now, LinvoyPrimus said:

 

2017 remains the gold standard. Just such a comfortable weekend.

 

The Wednesday wasn't!

[Fred Zepplin]

A week ago looking at this thread it made me feel a bit better about not going this year, now it hurts even more. You've got a great one coming up. Enjoy it everyone but if you see the BBC cameras on you please don't look like you're having to much fun, want to make ticket day as easy as possible.