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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Nigella on July 21, 2005, 11:30:21

Title: Weather Sites
Post by: Nigella on July 21, 2005, 11:30:21
I think this may have been discussed before - but any advice on reliable weather website.

I have to say that I find the BBC one a touch unreliable!  :o
Title: Re: Weather Sites
Post by: Roy Bham UK on July 21, 2005, 12:35:24
I think they are all unreliable and have found the Beeb to be the best of the crop as they appear to look out the window more than others and change the forecast throughout the day. ;D
Title: Re: Weather Sites
Post by: tim on July 21, 2005, 13:05:25
Yes - all done before - like http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/yabbse/index.php/topic,9541.0.html & others.

If the admitted accuracy of a 48hr  forecast is 50%, wouldn't it be better to DIY??
Title: Re: Weather Sites
Post by: kelso on July 21, 2005, 13:54:04
Still the most reliable I've found is Metcheck (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOME/?)
Title: Re: Weather Sites
Post by: redimp on July 21, 2005, 17:18:14
www.metcheck.com also does a good free gardeners' forecast which gives the temparature at soil level and levels of evaporation etc.
Title: Re: Weather Sites
Post by: Derekthefox on July 21, 2005, 18:19:33
I use the met office and uk.weather.com, and then look out of the window.  :D
Title: Re: Weather Sites
Post by: dingerbell on July 21, 2005, 21:22:07
Down ere in Zomerset we relies on our seaweed and the colour of our Cider ;D and of course Metcheck ;)
Title: Re: Weather Sites
Post by: tim on August 19, 2005, 16:16:20
Don't want to depress you, BUT!!

"Time is, however, running out for Summer as the days shorten rapidly (we're losing about 3 minutes a day) and if this scenario continues, then today *could* be the last of Summer 2005"  (Metcheck)

So GET MOVING!!
Title: Re: Weather Sites
Post by: the_snail on August 19, 2005, 16:18:27
Depressed  :( :'(

Good point about the DIY weather forcasting. I have looked into that before but never really went into it in a big way. I have never tried that metcheck so thanks for that I will give it a trial to see how good they are! I like the weather because it is very important in gardening.

The_Snail
Title: Re: Weather Sites
Post by: carloso on August 19, 2005, 16:37:02
http://www.met-office.gov.uk/

is about as good as it gets im afraid
Title: Re: Weather Sites
Post by: busy_lizzie on August 19, 2005, 17:11:55
Not very good, looking at today's forcast.  Looked at my area for today and it is only supposed to be 16 degrees, while outside it is roasting and must be at least 20 degrees.
busy_lizzie