YORK Weather report as of 10/15. Looks good till Saturday.

Eddie, you need to clean that up before next week!

There's weather at York?  Who goes for the weather?

Thanks Eddie!

@eddie g posted:

Sunday 54 deg. showers

Monday 56 deg. AM showers

Tuesday 58 deg. mostly cloudy

Wednesday 60 deg. partly cloudy

Thursday 62 deg. partly cloudy

Friday 62 deg. showers

Saturday 64 deg. partly cloudy

Eddie:

Long range weather forecasts are essentially meaningless. I have been following these forecasts for York Week closely for the last week or so, and they change dramatically every day. Let's see what the forecast looks like a week from now, and even that will likely change some more thereafter.

Pat

Eddie,

I told you there's going to be a Blizzard in Maine and you won't be able to get out.

All those numbers will change daily. Like Gary says, blizzard will hit Maine in the forecast, then it will be 300 degrees, then about 75 and sunny.

The night before I leave I check the weather and than pack appropriately.  It's pointless to be looking at the weather guesses 10-12 days out!

I remember seeing sheets of rain going across the parking lots and thinking "No Biggee.. I'm at York!!"

I remember seeing sheets of rain going across the parking lots and thinking "Oh CRAP, my umbrella is in the car!"

Not to belabor the point, but the York forecast has changed at least three times already today. Just puts an exclamation point on my earlier post, when I indicated that long range weather forecasts are inherently unreliable.

Pat

You guys are missing the point of this thread. Anticipation.

Who cares about the weather forecast. We will go to York regardless of the weather (short of a hurricane/tornado). I know I just jinxed us.

Charlie

@MartyE posted:

You guys are missing the point of this thread. Anticipation.

Marty is correct. It’s all about the fun of the buildup and anticipation and excitement of the Meet approaching. Nobody’s worried about what the weather will be. Just have fun watching it change, for better or worse!

I'm coming up from Florida. Can someone explain cold and rain to me? How should I prepare? Fleece jacketing for my train purchases?

@cpowell posted:

Who cares about the weather forecast. We will go to York regardless of the weather (short of a hurricane/tornado). I know I just jinxed us.

Charlie

Thanks Charlie, a hurricane is just what we need!

@GregR posted:

I'm coming up from Florida. Can someone explain cold and rain to me? How should I prepare? Fleece jacketing for my train purchases?

Layering.........it can be cold in the morning and then gets warmer.....a fleece with a couple of layers (sweatshirt, golf shirt,t shirt) is the way I approach it. Rain slicker over it if rain is predicted.

Peter

@GregR posted:

I'm coming up from Florida. Can someone explain cold and rain to me? How should I prepare? Fleece jacketing for my train purchases?

Yes, fleece jacket and a shopping bag with handles or a backpack.

Fleece jacket and a 10' U-Haul.  

@Traindiesel posted:

Marty is correct. It’s all about the fun of the buildup and anticipation and excitement of the Meet approaching. Nobody’s worried about what the weather will be. Just have fun watching it change, for better or worse!

We've endured worse, no York.

Since I prepare for anything, the only forecast I am interested in calls for 100% chance of trains Monday through Saturday...

Andy

@GregR - In answer to your question above, bring Lots and Lots of Bubble Wrap. After all, it serves a 'dual purpose'.  

@eddie g it's time for an update!

@GregR posted:

I'm coming up from Florida. Can someone explain cold and rain to me? How should I prepare? Fleece jacketing for my train purchases?

@Putnam Division posted:

Layering.........it can be cold in the morning and then gets warmer.....a fleece with a couple of layers (sweatshirt, golf shirt,t shirt) is the way I approach it. Rain slicker over it if rain is predicted.

Peter

I often end up wearing shorts unless it's really cold due to all the walking.

Here you go Marty.

Latest forecast for York week is the best one yet. Too bad we can't lock it in! Oh well, it's likely to change some more ...

Mon 16    57/46      Mostly Cloudy          17%             NNW 9 mph

Tue 17     57/44      Cloudy                        24%            NNW 7 mph

Wed 18    62/41      Partly Cloudy             15%            NW 7 mph

Thu 19     68/46      Mostly Sunny              7%             WSW 7 mph

Fri 20      71/47       Mostly Cloudy             6%             SW 8  mph

Sat 21     65/47       Partly Cloudy              22%            WNW 9 mph

Pat

I've seen a lot worse!

Anyone ever seen snow at York? (during the meet)  I have been on the turnpike and seen snow on the top of the mountains while the road itself was dry.

For me it looks good. I will be going on Thursday 68 degrees and sunny

@jini5 posted:

Anyone ever seen snow at York? (during the meet)  I have been on the turnpike and seen snow on the top of the mountains while the road itself was dry.

I seem to remember one York with light flurries since I started going in 2008, but no accumulation.  Several times I encountered snow crossing the Alleghenies, including one time where the roads got bad for a short while.

Andy

I'm so ready for next week. Just days away at this point for sure. Come on Tuesday evening.

Pretty typical for late October weather I would say.

Gunrunner john, Why do you copy my weather report? We don't need 2 weather reports.

It's looking a lot better till  Friday night and Saturday. I don't care about Saturday,  I 'm  on my way home after Round the Clock at 8am.

@eddie g posted:

It's looking a lot better till  Friday night and Saturday. I don't care about Saturday,  I 'm  on my way home after Round the Clock at 8am.

Safe travels Eddie.

@eddie g posted:

Gunrunner john, Why do you copy my weather report? We don't need 2 weather reports.

If I copied your weather report, it would look just like your weather report.

Why do you sweat the small stuff?

Thanks Eddie

Thanks guys. This my last York, I am going to make the most of it.

Oh yeah, I see the sun so bright this morning. Where was it hiding on Saturday? This dang thing better give us the great York weather we all love. Eddie, could you give a nudge to Mr. Sunshine?

@eddie g posted:

Thanks guys. This my last York, I am going to make the most of it.

Eddie might have picked a good time to stop going.  A quick look at reservations for April and all of the hotels have really raised their prices next year by quite a bit at least where we've been staying.

Marty, that is and probably will be across the board. I'm sure that if you were to have documentation of what you have paid over the course of twenty years, you would most likely see a trend upward maybe every few years. Substantial price hikes are always inevitable unfortunately. ☹️