The Weather Thread 2024

[Jacko45]

20 minutes ago, Alvoram said:

It did run live, just doesn't show on netweather for some reason... It is available on wetterzentrale, much of the same though.... 

This morning's GFS is a little concerning, as the UKMO shows increasing chances of rain Saturday and Sunday too, so they're both somewhat in agreement... But we all knew that, until we were there, predicting the Friday, Saturday and Sunday is next to impossible. Still time for a few couple more ups and downs on the actual weekend itself... 🤞

 

Party pooper

[EavisAintDead]

3 hours ago, Rabocse said:

Make sure to stop in a the George and Pilgrims. Fantastic medieval pub. The food is also excellent. Oldest purpose built public house in the south west 

Beckets Inn has a nicer garden for this weather! 

[JayBoogie]

Would it be insane to go trainers only? Leaving the boots behind would cut down a lot of weight...

[gooner1990]

1 minute ago, JayBoogie said:

Would it be insane to go trainers only? Leaving the boots behind would cut down a lot of weight...

 

I'm leaving my boots in my car. 

[JayBoogie]

2 minutes ago, gooner1990 said:

 

I'm leaving my boots in my car. 

 

I'm on the coach, I'll have to leave mine in your car too

[CaledonianGonzo]

4 minutes ago, JayBoogie said:

Would it be insane to go trainers only? Leaving the boots behind would cut down a lot of weight...

Do you have trail or hiking shoes? They seem like the ideal middle ground.

[gooner1990]

Just now, JayBoogie said:

 

I'm on the coach, I'll have to leave mine in your car too

 

Personally if it was me I would wear them to the site then switch to trainers once you've put your tent up.

 

You never know with this country if the weather might suddenly change!

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

Always, ALWAYS, take rain gear and wet weather footwear. If it doesn’t rain, you won’t mind the extra weight, if it does, you’ll be more grateful than you can possibly imagine. Forecasts can and do change at short notice. 

[Trunks1993]

3 minutes ago, JayBoogie said:

Would it be insane to go trainers only? Leaving the boots behind would cut down a lot of weight...

 

It would have to be a Michael Fish level blunder to be anything other than trainers right now. The ground is a desert and rain forecasted won't have any effect on the site

[JayBoogie]

3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Do you have trail or hiking shoes? They seem like the ideal middle ground.

 

Nah just huge heavy duty ones. I'm a city boy, I don't really do practical. The last time I went camping I got lost in some fields, got scratched/stung to bits then fell in a river

 

I think boots for the journey is the way forward

[CaledonianGonzo]

I am thinking of ditching my boots, but my shoes for dry weather are still gore tex / vibram soled things so even if things do d@b down I'm not going to be completely f**ked.

[Sheffield Steve]

Sunny and already feeling warm in the fields this morning…. For those travelling today, have a safe journey… not long now!

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

1 hour ago, Alvoram said:

It did run live, just doesn't show on netweather for some reason... It is available on wetterzentrale, much of the same though.... 

This morning's GFS is a little concerning, as the UKMO shows increasing chances of rain Saturday and Sunday too, so they're both somewhat in agreement... But we all knew that, until we were there, predicting the Friday, Saturday and Sunday is next to impossible. Still time for a few couple more ups and downs on the actual weekend itself... 🤞

Anyone know that the ECMWF is saying to it?

[Trunks1993]

1 minute ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Anyone know that the ECMWF is saying to it?

 

Fully dry

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

5 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Anyone know that the ECMWF is saying to it?

Dry all weekend 

[woyski]

The UV umbrella is packed to trick the weather gods, but we all know I'll be needing it for shade only. Trainers packed, walking boots ready for action. LET'S GO

[The Nal]

Not packing till later but looks like the walking boots are staying at home.

 

Boxers and socks for every day, a couple of shirts and a pair of shorts and we're ready to roll.

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

Reason to be slightly wary of total celebration - UKV (Met Office) 03z run has a small band of thundery showers Saturday night. Very slim, and just one run, but per Alvoram's post one to keep an eye on in case it develops. 

[charlierc]

1 hour ago, Trunks1993 said:

This will be my 9th UK camping festival since 2012 (4th Glasto). Have only worn trainers to all of them I.e never had a bad weather festival. Thank you weather gods. 

Lucky.

 

Think I've said this elsewhere on this forum but for Reading 2011 I turned up for a day trip to see Muse play Origin in full and hadn't realised how wet the Friday and Saturday had been. The ground was basically all mud and the moshpit during Muse's first song was like a f**king ice rink.

[Crazyfool01]

doesnt take much to turn the ground sloppy ... id at least wear walking boots shoes in / then change to trainers .... boots do give better support with wood chip though and might help with not turning an ankle 

[mouserat]

2 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

doesnt take much to turn the ground sloppy ... id at least wear walking boots shoes in / then change to trainers .... boots do give better support with wood chip though and might help with not turning an ankle 

I'd echo this. Last year we arrived and it looked lovely so left the car wearing trainers with all our stuff. While queueing it rained, everything got slippy and we both managed to completely stack it before we got to putting our tent up. Had to spend the next few hours caked in mud wishing we'd just worn the walking boots that were still back in the car. 

[Trunks1993]

3 minutes ago, charlierc said:

Lucky.

 

Think I've said this elsewhere on this forum but for Reading 2011 I turned up for a day trip to see Muse play Origin in full and hadn't realised how wet the Friday and Saturday had been. The ground was basically all mud and the moshpit during Muse's first song was like a f**king ice rink.

 

Yeah it's a mad streak. There's actually been soo many heatwave festivals in that list too - 2018 Bestival, 2019 Glasto, Lost Village 2022 and Glasto 2023 were all absolute scorchers.

[gooner1990]

2 minutes ago, Trunks1993 said:

 

Yeah it's a mad streak. There's actually been soo many heatwave festivals in that list too - 2018 Bestival, 2019 Glasto, Lost Village 2022 and Glasto 2023 were all absolute scorchers.

 

I *think* 2022 BoomTown went on record as the hottest ever UK festival as it was in the mid 30s solid for 5 days.

[charlierc]

1 minute ago, gooner1990 said:

 

I *think* 2022 BoomTown went on record as the hottest ever UK festival as it was in the mid 30s solid for 5 days.

Wouldn't surprise me. August 2022 had that day of 42 degree C heat where it felt like the air was burning.

[charlierc]

5 minutes ago, Trunks1993 said:

 

Yeah it's a mad streak. There's actually been soo many heatwave festivals in that list too - 2018 Bestival, 2019 Glasto, Lost Village 2022 and Glasto 2023 were all absolute scorchers.

Every streak that has a beginning has an end.

 

Though a 100% dry festival record would be pretty remarkable.