Always subject to change because the Weather gods do what they want. BUT my sourses show 79 partly cloudy. I have seen it show scattered showers too.
So lets hope it not last year and hope more like 2 years ago or better.
What is the weather normally like during the run? I will be there for the last Saturday of June (sooo excited!)
I was able to go to the CORF once two years ago. We had a pleasant start, but then the heavens opened up and there was a great exodus to the cars as we were deluged with rain & pelted with hail. The meteorological grand finale was a wispy cotton candy double funnel pulled down from the clouds. We didn't stick around to see if it actually touched down. :o
Quote from: Tamtaro on June 07, 2011, 10:49:41 AM
What is the weather normally like during the run? I will be there for the last Saturday of June (sooo excited!)
I was able to go to the CORF once two years ago. We had a pleasant start, but then the heavens opened up and there was a great exodus to the cars as we were deluged with rain & pelted with hail. The meteorological grand finale was a wispy cotton candy double funnel pulled down from the clouds. We didn't stick around to see if it actually touched down. :o
Cold => Hot, sometimes rainy, sometimes heavy and always uphill ;D
Quote from: Tamtaro on June 07, 2011, 10:49:41 AM
What is the weather normally like during the run?
My Lord of Bracknell has it exactly right, Tamtaro: It's completely unpredictable. Plan for temperatures anywhere from the 40's to the 90's. The sky might be cloudless, or it may rain all day. Snow is not entirely out of the question, although hail is more common. We get at least one or two lightning strikes each season. (Just ask the characters in the chain mail!)
Having said that, the Baroness and I are firmly of the belief that there is no bad Faire weather; only inappropriate garb. :D
So come regardless of the weather, dress appropriately, and have a roaring good time. (And be sure to seek out your fellow RF'rs.)
The typical weather forecast is that there is no typical weather forecast. Easy rule of thumb is to prepare for anything and everything. Haha!
Oh, and if you see lightning in the area...run as far away from my booth as you can. It's been hit more times than any other location on site. (They ought to take down that spire on top...)
Quote from: Zoë on June 07, 2011, 03:36:36 PM
....Oh, and if you see lightning in the area...run as far away from my booth as you can. It's been hit more times than any other location on site....
Are you saying that you are exceptionally attractive?
Yes she is very shocking.
You know merlin i expect you to control the weather for the weekend you are at faire.
My powers are the strongest the closer I am to my own castle. So far, my coolest and most comfortable faire this year was OkRF/Castleston in Muskogee (the closest faire) in mid-May. We had one hot day, one cooler on a trip in mid-February to Sherwood Forest near Austin (the farthest...so far), so the evidence is pretty clear.
I will, however, endeavour to influence the weather to be outstanding for RenDezvous, and I'll toast a couple eyes of newt on your behalf for the rest of the season as well.
In Colorado if you do not like the weather... wait 5 minutes, it will change. This is actually true. But they are still saying high 70's low 80's opening day
with the usual 10% chance of rain
I like to use New England Weather Forecasting when it comes to Colorado Weather.
"Ayah, we'll have some weathah"
We have had up to 60 degree temperature shifts between start and end of day (Generally in the fashion of warming through the day), and I think the only weather phenomenon we *haven't* had is a Hurricane. But I'm trying to get one imported this year so we can honestly say we've had every form of weather at faire.
It use to be (oh, 10 years back or so) that I could guarantee rain every Saturday and Sunday between 3:30 and 5:30, even if only a brief shower. Sadly. I've neglected my Romani Mojo, and can't offer this guarantee anymore. But it is generally agreed that any extremes in weather (especially if it involves rain) is my fault.
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 07, 2011, 04:01:39 PM
Quote from: Zoë on June 07, 2011, 03:36:36 PM
....Oh, and if you see lightning in the area...run as far away from my booth as you can. It's been hit more times than any other location on site....
Are you saying that you are exceptionally attractive?
As a matter of fact, she is!
Quote from: Radu the Gypsy on June 07, 2011, 09:45:15 PM
But it is generally agreed that any extremes in weather (especially if it involves rain) is my fault.
Ah, Radu, goode friend. We don't BLAME you; we merely hold you responsible for inclement weather. What better use for the King of the Gypsies?
Thank you for all the input & silliness in-between!! You are all so clever & fun :D I will try to be prepared for all weather possibilities (except hurricanes!)
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 07, 2011, 04:01:39 PM
Quote from: Zoë on June 07, 2011, 03:36:36 PM
....Oh, and if you see lightning in the area...run as far away from my booth as you can. It's been hit more times than any other location on site....
Are you saying that you are exceptionally attractive?
It's just these adamantium claws I had installed a couple years ago. I can never get through security at the airport now....
So i am getting a bunch of my friends together friday night and we are going for a marathon rain dance just for saturday.
Can I bribe you not to do that? I have been rained on enough already.
I agree with Toki NO rain or if it does a nice 30 to 60 minute shower and that is it
Well, now we know who to flog if it rains.
Quote from: Tamtaro on June 08, 2011, 04:02:57 PM
Thank you for all the input & silliness in-between!! You are all so clever & fun :D I will try to be prepared for all weather possibilities (except hurricanes!)
By the by, as true as most of this info has been (and it really is true. We've had some strange and amazing weather happen at our faire), I believe the MAJORITY of the time we experience bright, sunny weather, sometimes with scattered clouds that may or may not bring scattered showers. I would estimate the average faire day weather at between 75 and 90 degrees (but being Colorado, it's a dry heat).
Still... the weather gods are tricky little feckers round these parts.
yes we will see if i have enough cherokee and comanche blood in me for a good old fashion rain storm
Rain Dance - So you're going to put a nice wax shine upon the faire?
Shiney!
Do not make me whack you with a rose!
Quote from: Sir Garath on June 08, 2011, 09:37:13 PM
yes we will see if i have enough cherokee and comanche blood in me for a good old fashion rain storm
AHHHH But the Osage and Saux blood should counter the other :) and prevent the heavy rain. Just make it shower a little to kill the dust and keep it cool
If there is rain I will whip out these adamantium claws and go hunting...
i see everyone going after the castaway pirate opening weekend. :( :'(
I don't know if I can keep the rain here much longer. With roads being washed away, and bridges disappear, I may need to send this rain somewhere else, if only for a little while.
We've been rained on every day for nearly 2 weeks. And there is more rain in the forecast for the next week.
Quote from: Sir Garath on June 09, 2011, 09:29:55 AM
i see everyone going after the castaway pirate opening weekend. :( :'(
Well, you're the one threatening rain :P
We had plenty of rain to go around up in FoCo last evening...flooded my patio and overflowed the complex pool. There was a huge pile of hail under my windows. Luckily no damage. Probably not good news for the rest of the Poudre River valley though.
You're not telling us to stay the hell out of Colorado, are you?!?!? We have a RenDezvous to attend!
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 09, 2011, 08:48:28 PM
You're not telling us to stay the hell out of Colorado, are you?!?!? We have a RenDezvous to attend!
Of course not, Wizard. We are simply suggesting that you be prepare-ed for our somewhat unpredictable weather. ;)
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on June 07, 2011, 05:01:08 PM
My powers are the strongest the closer I am to my own castle. So far, my coolest and most comfortable faire this year was OkRF/Castleston in Muskogee (the closest faire) in mid-May. We had one hot day, one cooler on a trip in mid-February to Sherwood Forest near Austin (the farthest...so far), so the evidence is pretty clear.
I will, however, endeavour to influence the weather to be outstanding for RenDezvous, and I'll toast a couple eyes of newt on your behalf for the rest of the season as well.
What days were you in Castleton Mr. Merlin? I was on guest cast the final weekend!