Weather

[DutchCougarSpotter]

Indeed, but a high pressure area moves pretty slow but im still confident it reach the uk by next week. But you really cant say by now even the experts are not sure.

[RichPittman]

There is a plus to the rain.
I get to spend more time in the cider tent!

[Lightning]

The major models are mosty agreeing with it being 'unsettled' next weekend, but the details on where will see the wettest/brightest weather won't be clear until midweek of course.

I'd go for sunny spells and showers, and temps 16-19°C atm, which wouldn't be too bad tbh after last year's Saturday morning endurance!

[Traveller]

Still too early of course but I'd rather see this forecast for Wednesday rather than another sea of fronts moving across. If it establishes then it could make for a decent weekend.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/ ... ssure.html

[Dragon Rapide]

The latest chart for Saturday midday.

http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-bin/ ... O=&PERIOD=

and for Sunday...

http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-bin/ ... O=&PERIOD=

[tankbuster81]

That map means nothing to me ,not being a meteorologist.Is it good news in plain terms???

[Dragon Rapide]

In plain terms it means wet at midday on Saturday and dry on Sunday but this will change on a daily/hourly basis...

[Mad Dan]

There has been lots of debate and speculation about the weather. What I can confidently predict is that there will be some - weather that is, but whether the weather will be good or whether the weather will be bad remains to be seen. Whether I stay dry or whether I get wet depends on the weather and I am still undecided about whether I should take an umbrella in case of inclement weather or whether I shouldn't bother and just hope for some decent weather.

[Dragon Rapide]

Either be guided by your instinct or keep an eye on the charts during the week.... I did the latter and there were no surprises at Duxford yesterday...

[Mad Dan]

Oh, that's a shame... It's always good when something turns up unexpectedly...

[DonBonzo]

I'll go out and buy the largest umbrella I can find tomorrow, and when I pack up the van I'll make sure to only pack wet weather gear, and I'll leave all my shorts, t-shirts and sunscreen at home. That way, we'll all be guaranteed sunshine and happiness from Wednesday to Monday.......

Exactly the reverse of what I did last year

[RJC1878]

Rain looks almost certain towards the end of the week - some sites suggesting both days (Saturday and Sunday) could see 'monsoon' conditions.

[B2 Spirit]

so a mixed bag to be expected.......again.....!

I was part of the first "team" on the runway on saturday morning last year........
ok, was follow me and 2 fuel vehicles from the west end tomid point as there were no movements due to the rain,,,,,, I hope for better luck this year.
Just packed the waterproof gear...... See the rest of the huge volounteer team on site from Tuesday evening....

Hope we all have a good clean and safe show.
cheers

[matty82]

Well my girlfriend has just bought some expensive new wellies for RIAT this year after last year *just in case* so this means its not going to rain...

[AARDVARK]

It does astonish me that year after year we get rain in some form or another at RIAT,can anyone actually recall a year when there was no rain and brilliant sunshine from wed to mon,Iam surprised the UK has so many outdoor events such as airshows and concerts when we seem to,frankly,not have the weather for it,it's enough to make you emigrate

[Fumbles]

It does astonish me that year after year we get rain in some form or another at RIAT,can anyone actually recall a year when there was no rain and brilliant sunshine from wed to mon,Iam surprised the UK has so many outdoor events such as airshows and concerts when we seem to,frankly,not have the weather for it,it's enough to make you emigrate

The last time the Osprey's were here. I think 2006 was a super hot and super dry. If I remember right. All of the UK broke temperature ranges into the high 30's

I do remember getting very very red that year.

[boff180]

2006 was the last year to see good weather, been quite crap ever since!

Infact I think it was the last year we actually saw a summer!

Andy

[AARDVARK]

Ok that explains why I can't recall last hot RIAT as was still living in Australia at that time,(the irony of it).

[cheezy1898]

just checked the week forcast on my i phone

saying its raining everyday for the whole week lol
i no its all a load of ball and never correct, but a image of a sun
would be better then a big black rain cloud, role on RIAT 2012

[Dragon Rapide]

As of this morning - Friday morning looks good up to about midday, but from then.......

[p2philip]

I checked 5 or so different weather sites and almost all have a different forecast...wait and see...

[tankbuster81]

I will wait and see what it's like when i arrive sunday morning..

[Typhoon40]

i believe the met office team are setting up camp at RIAT to keep everyone up to date on the weather situation so met office will be the most reliable.

[tankbuster81]

At present looking pretty grim.same as recent years..

[RJC1878]

At present looking pretty grim.same as recent years..

Very grim. I would not expect much flying, given the predicted forecast.