CycleChat investigates...the weather

[HLaB]

I believe the BBC used to use the Met but went for a cheaper alternative. You get what you pay for, ergo the BBC are sh1te

 

[Paulus]

I do use the BBC app. But it is often different from the one MrsP uses. It is still quite reliable. You may as well hang up a bit of seaweed in reality though,

 

[Andy_R]

I believe in Swiss accuracy...

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[Glow worm]

The Norwegians know a thing or two https://www.yr.no/

Agree that's a great weather website. I use it all the time. And they've heard of East Anglia, unlike the BBC or Met Office!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

XC weather for me.

 

[Drago]

Well, early indications are that weather apps are so bad people would rather predict the wewther using sheeps entrails and a mystic spell.

 

[Dave7]

You open the window first?

TBH the first 3 or 4 times I didn't.....but I am a quick learner

 

[Donger]

Try Ventusky ...... https://www.ventusky.com/
Great graphics and really reliable. I use the site when on holiday abroad. Wind direction and speed, temperature, precipitation, lightning warnings etc all work well a couple of days (even up to a week) ahead and with at-a-glance clarity. Beats the BBC's pathetic "50% chance of rain" rubbish hands down. (Drizzle or cats & dogs, BBC?)

 

[classic33]

Hedgehogs flying South has taken a clear lead.

 

[Accy cyclist]

It's getting a bit autumnal out there! The leaves are yellowing and quite a few are falling. Hence the name 'the fall' used by yanks and Canadians. Did any of you know that until I've just mentioned it?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Er,why wasn't this https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcw3f198q#?date=2019-08-09 a voting option?!

 

[classic33]

Er,why wasn't this https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcw3f198q#?date=2019-08-09 a voting option?!

"There may be weather warnings in place"
Very helpful.

 

[tyred]

Bob Dylan told me I didn't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows. Bob was right. I use the look out the window method.

 

[Accy cyclist]

"There may be weather warnings in place"
Very helpful.

They do like to state the obvious.

 

[Mr Celine]

Is it likely to rain soon? Check the rain radar for the last hour at 5 minute intervals and spot the trend yourself, adjust with your own local knowledge and experience - https://www.meteoradar.co.uk/

Is it likely to rain later? Check the rain radar for the last 3 hours at 15 minute intervals and spot the trend yourself, etc etc - http://www.meteox.com/h.aspx?r=&jaar=-3&soort=loop1uur

Is it going to cloud over / clear up? Check the satellite image for the last 3 hours and spot the trend etc etc - https://en.sat24.com/en

Warm enough for shorts? Check the thermometer at the front door.

Is there any chance of better weather in the next 7 days? Check the pressure chart - https://magicseaweed.com/MSW-Surf-Chart/2/?type=pressure

Any chance of better weather in the next month? Check the jetstream forecast - https://www.netweather.tv/charts-and-data/jetstream


And if your favourite weather site suggests that it's too cold / hot / rainy / windy for a bike ride keep trying alternative sites until you find one with a better forecast.