The Weather Thread 2024

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

And just for posterity, the GFS rainfall ensembles for Somerset. INTO MY VEINS

[skinnymike]

I haven't posted much on here but have been lurking daily to see the updates posted by various users. 

 

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all contributors of this thread. It seems like it's been an extremely smooth year I terms of weather outlook so far and yet it had me at the edge of my seat the whole time. I can't imagine what it must be like on a dicey build up (I've only been twice in 2022/3).

 

Best of luck to you all and have a bloody good time!

[Popsider75]

Watching BBC news this morning weather forecast said chance of a shower on Sunday otherwise dry.  That's a result!

Nice to get decent phone signal for a change in the campee field.  Managing to stream live tv when previous times delays in what's apps going!

 

Factor 50 at the ready!

Edited June 26, 2024 by Popsider75

[Alvoram]

20 minutes ago, Popsider75 said:

Watching BBC news this morning weather forecast said chance of a shower on Sunday otherwise dry.  That's a result!

Nice to get decent phone signal for a change in the campee field.  Managing to stream live tv when previous times delays in what's apps going!

 

Factor 50 at the ready!

Seems to be another Network onboard this year, where there were two temporary towers on the edge of our camper field last year, there’s now three!!! 
 

Looks like it might even be a Three (the network) tower, as I suddenly have 5 bars 5g on my Three sim this year!!! Not dumping the vodafone PAYG sim just yet though! 😂🙈

 

 

Edited June 26, 2024 by Alvoram

[Jacko45]

I'm a moaning worrier but what a ride that's been! Thanks all the main bods for all the informations it's genuinely super appreciated. 

 

Thank you enjoy the festival 

[danbailey80]

3 hours ago, briddj said:

Much better picture for the GFS on Sunday this morning. Higher pressure WINNING. 

 

 

Thank you!

[CantWaitForGlasto22]

We can’t get there until Friday morning (grandparents childcare is 3 nights max 😬) but if anyone on-site still seeing this can you let us know how ground is? Nothing fancy needed - just whether it’s trainers weather or walking boots weathers! 

[Field Commander Jefferson]

Have a great festival all, and thanks for the constant updates on here

Edited June 26, 2024 by Field Commander Jefferson

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

4 minutes ago, CantWaitForGlasto22 said:

We can’t get there until Friday morning (grandparents childcare is 3 nights max 😬) but if anyone on-site still seeing this can you let us know how ground is? Nothing fancy needed - just whether it’s trainers weather or walking boots weathers! 

Ground is bone dry. 100% trainer weather currently. 

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

GFS 06Z: Dry as a bone baby 😎

[paulshane]

Currently blue skies, slight breeze, hot hot hot, taking a break in Avalon Inn 😀

[CantWaitForGlasto22]

19 minutes ago, paulshane said:

Currently blue skies, slight breeze, hot hot hot, taking a break in Avalon Inn 😀

That looks glorious. Very jealous!

[briddj]

Low pushed further away on Sunday in the latest GFS, temps up a notch.

 

 

Temps up a notch on Saturday too.

 

[gherkin8r]

In case anyone was wondering, just for the avoidance of any doubt whatsoever...... It was and very much still is far too f**king hot for getting set up. However set up we are and first pint in the village inn has been consumed

[devli]

Not going this year, and I'd be lying if I said I haven't secretly been hoping for a wet year, but good god that looks glorious. Enjoy everyone.

[pie_and_a_pint]

2 hours ago, CantWaitForGlasto22 said:

We can’t get there until Friday morning (grandparents childcare is 3 nights max 😬) but if anyone on-site still seeing this can you let us know how ground is? Nothing fancy needed - just whether it’s trainers weather or walking boots weathers! 

If it helps, I watched a bloke break his mallet this morning on the Big Ground. I’d say the ground is ‘firm’… 

[Pinhead]

It's like pushing steel into concrete ground..

[Sheffield Steve]

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. There isn’t enough shade at Glasto.  Lots of sunburnt people already.  It’s a hot one alright…
 

[mcmenace]

Have a top festival, everyone. See you in the fields! 

[mcmenace]

1 minute ago, mcmenace said:

Have a top festival, everyone. See you in the fields! 

And thanks @briddj and @Sheffield Steve for the superb weather forecasting. 

[PollyPeach]

Thanks @briddj and @Sheffield Steveand everyone else. Can't wait to get there tomorrow now!

[al_coholic]

42 minutes ago, Sheffield Steve said:

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. There isn’t enough shade at Glasto.  Lots of sunburnt people already.  It’s a hot one alright…
 

That will be me. Sunlotion on but my forehead is toasty. 

[briddj]

Another Sunday upgrade on the GFS. Looks like we're home here!

 

[Glasto Weatherwatch]

GFS 12z: Destination: Trainerville. Population: Us

[Suprefan]

2 hours ago, Sheffield Steve said:

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. There isn’t enough shade at Glasto.  Lots of sunburnt people already.  It’s a hot one alright…
 

they apparently could care less or they would have shade areas. Seemingly raising ticket costs doesnt provide them with an inkling to think about global warming.