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Weather Forecasts

Posted by Liz Dance on 29/12/2025, 7:22 pm

I find it amazing that in this day and age with so much technology available it seems that weather forecasting is never accurate.

I have a dental appointment in Gloucester scheduled for the morning of 5th January, this morning I checked the weather forecast for my area for that day at the same time I checked the weather forecast for Gloucester, both said snow for long periods of time, this would mean treacherous driving conditions especially on the side roads so I cancelled the appointment. Earlier this evening I was checking the forecast for later this week then discovered that the weather has had a complete U-turn for the 5th January and is now showing bright sunshine, how can it change so much in the space of about 6 hours, I may as well hang a piece of seaweed outside to get a proper forecast - needless to say I now have to contact the dental laboratory and say I will have to monitor the situation nearer the time.??

Re: Weather Forecasts

Posted by Malcolm on 29/12/2025, 9:30 pm, in reply to "Weather Forecasts"

I suppose it's where you live, and where you get your forecasts.

I follow the weather VERY closely, as I run a dog boarding kennel & cattery, so need to know the overnight low temps (for heating requirements) and possible rain/snow, when I need to walk the dogs..

I use an APP on my phone, which is VERY good, but also monitor the local weather forecast on local TV, and tie the two together, so usually have a pretty clear picture over the next 24/48 hours, but also monitor the sky/wind direction when I'm out walking....

But you were checking weather for the 5th January? Any forecast I've ever seen is only good for a couple of days, if that.

Anything beyond maybe 3 days is always subject to change, and always has been, despite modern technology.

Re: Weather Forecasts - Malcolm

Posted by Liz Dance on 29/12/2025, 9:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Weather Forecasts"

Malcolm I use the BBC forecasts, maybe that’s the problem??

Re: Weather Forecasts - Liz

Posted by Malcolm on 30/12/2025, 10:01 am, in reply to "Re: Weather Forecasts - Malcolm"

I never use the BBC, they couldn't predict that it'll get dark at night!

I use STV (Scottish version of ITV) plus my APP, and watch the sky (NOT the TV channel!)

Re: Weather Forecasts - Malcolm

Posted by Liz Dance on 30/12/2025, 3:21 pm, in reply to "Re: Weather Forecasts - Liz"

Thanks Malcolm I will give it a try.

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