Another day, anther BBC forecast fail? This morning's national forecast had a high of 19°C here - current temperature is... 19°C. I guess it is possible that it won't warm up in the sunshine from the value at 8:20am? What is even more unlikely IMO is that the forecast temperature of 16°C at 9am will be accurate. Time will tell I guess.
Originally Posted by: Russwirral
could this be due to the Fohn affect though?
Just a thought - you are in the east of scotland, and the winds are coming from the south west.
Originally Posted by: doctormog
To an extent at times it could be, but the Fohn effect is a well known documented and expected event under prevailing SWies here and should therefore be factored in to the forecasts, unless they are completely automated. They should not be wrong every single day that is not a washout.
It is the fact that they are so
predictably incorrect on such a regular basis which highlightes the fact they are falling short of what is expected. Today's high (from a forecast a few minutes ago ) was to be 15°C. It is currently two degrees higher than that. Perhaps cuts have led to a lack of resources, but to also be
regularly already incorrect at the time the forecast is broadcast is bordering on inexcusable and at best amateurish.
I can't put my finger on when this drop in standards began but it has persisted for many weeks if not months now and shows no sign of any improvement in quality.