Weather

[Diclonius]

Is it anywhere near as bad as over here in Forth Valley? If so, can see the game being postponed.

[Since90+2]

Is it anywhere near as bad as over here in Forth Valley? If so, can see the game being postponed.

It's pretty grim but nowhere near bad enough for it to be called off.

[eastcoasthibby]

Big question is now the pitch is ..although for me with the wind predico at being 50 mph it's mental playing it ...postpone it now and play it tomorrow when forecast is for 20mph winds ..it makes sense but won't suit many fans I expect or sport science pre match planning ..

[bingo70]

I’m 5 minutes walk from the ground and it looks fine here (although I’ve not been outside yet)

Can’t see the game being in any doubt at all.

[Since452]

The wind was absolutely mental across the water in Fife last night. Seems to have died down now.

[DaveF]

It's absolutely belting down in West Lothian but then it has been for weeks. Hopefully it's on.

[judas]

Sky’s just went black in Greenbank.

Expecting torrential downpour any minute.

[BILLYHIBS]

Biblical in Sleepy Hollow

[pedroorange1875]

Just gone very dark in Livi..huge wind and rain

[Sir David Gray]

Is it anywhere near as bad as over here in Forth Valley? If so, can see the game being postponed.

I don't think I'm too far from you in the Falkirk area and I wondered the same thing. The wind has been horrendous here all night and I barely slept. The rain has also been awful although I think that's to ease off through the course of today.

I think it will be on although if the wind is anywhere near as bad at the game, as it is through here, then it's going to be a bit of a lottery.

[Oscar T Grouch]

I was up most of the night cause it sounded like my roof was going to blow off. The rain was relentless and it’s now on again and the winds up again. The pitch even with good drainage must be close to being waterlogged. There won’t be any pretty football today, just another BSC type struggle.

[H18 SFR]

I was up most of the night cause it sounded like my roof was going to blow off. The rain was relentless and it’s now on again and the winds up again. The pitch even with good drainage must be close to being waterlogged. There won’t be any pretty football today, just another BSC type struggle.

I thought we coped absolutely brilliantly vs BSC and Kilmarnock in the conditions.

[Since452]

Luckily we've only played at ER twice this month so pitch should be better than a lot of others

[FilipinoHibs]

Forecast to dry up by 1pm. Winds to drop to 20mph by kick off. Looks on.

[danhibees1875]

Blue skies and sunshine, torrential rain, snow, and back to blue skies and sunshine now.

The only consistent element has been the wind.

[GreenCastle]

Very windy...

Not going to be pretty today. Wrap up would be my advice as weather is changing all the time.

[Since452]

Blue skies and sunshine, torrential rain, snow, and back to blue skies and sunshine now.

The only consistent element has been the wind.

Sounds like your average Scottish summer

[Sir David Gray]

Now blizzard conditions through my way! :rolleyes:

[Keith_M]

I find it strange that the level of wind isn't taken into account as to whether or not they're going to cancel the game. Surely that can have just as severe an effect on the match as a wet pitch.

It's currently blowing a gale here in Glasgow and I can't see it being any better in Edinburgh.

[Stanton Spence]

I live right next to the stadium and it's blowing a gale with frequent downpours and small blizzards
I think the game will go ahead with it mainly being the wind that's the biggest problem but the wind always seems to get overlooked when postponing games

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[Brooster]

Same snowflake tosh every week on here.

[HibbySpurs]

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Cheers 👍 another wrap up warm day is all it is....

[DaveF]

Same snowflake tosh every week on here.

And you bite every time.

[Brooster]

And you bite every time.

That is also true lol.

[Keith_M]

Same snowflake tosh every week on here.


I don't think it's snowing.

[theonlywayisup]

All this talk of bad weather made me think of the Scottish Cup ties that was postponed the most.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/mar/22/theknowledge.sport

Key facts are:



Back in the icy winter of 1979, the Scottish Cup second-round clash between Inverness Thistle and Falkirk had to be postponed no fewer than 29 times.



While in 1963 one FA Cup third-round tie between Coventry and Lincoln eventually took place at the 16th time of asking, the clash between Airdrie and Stranraer was busy setting a British record of 33 postponements.

[Keith_M]

All this talk of bad weather made me think of the Scottish Cup ties that was postponed the most.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/mar/22/theknowledge.sport

Key facts are:



Back in the icy winter of 1979, the Scottish Cup second-round clash between Inverness Thistle and Falkirk had to be postponed no fewer than 29 times.



While one FA Cup third-round tie between Coventry and Lincoln eventually took place at the 16th time of asking, the clash between Airdrie and Stranraer was busy setting a British record of 33 postponements.







Wasn't there a horrendous fixture pile up at the end of that season? It really was a horrible winter.

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Club probably wondering why they are having to release this statement. It’s a little bit of rain and wind FFS. Are folk forgetting where we live? Very few summer days around ER.

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[Greenworld]

Club have said the game is on and no plans for pitch inspection . It would take a big weather change ie constint heavy rain for that to change

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[Helensburghhibs]

All this talk of bad weather made me think of the Scottish Cup ties that was postponed the most.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/mar/22/theknowledge.sport

Key facts are:



Back in the icy winter of 1979, the Scottish Cup second-round clash between Inverness Thistle and Falkirk had to be postponed no fewer than 29 times.



While in 1963 one FA Cup third-round tie between Coventry and Lincoln eventually took place at the 16th time of asking, the clash between Airdrie and Stranraer was busy setting a British record of 33 postponements.









That can't be true. Dodgy weather is a recent phenomenon due to climate change is it not? 😜

[Bishop Hibee]

Storm no name was raging last night. Still blowing a gale out there. Dire conditions to try and play football in but I can’t see the game being off.

[Since90+2]

Sleet and hail currently in Leith.

[Jack Hackett]

Looking at the current radar, still a few occasional heavy showers to come, but moving quickly through with big gaps between

[Keith_M]

Club probably wondering why they are having to release this statement. It’s a little bit of rain and wind FFS. Are folk forgetting where we live? Very few summer days around ER.

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If it really was just a 'little bit of rain and wind', there wouldn't be any discussions on here.

I'd imagine a lot of people would be put off attending today if the weather is really bad, so it's a reasonable topic to discuss.


On the bright side, we're less likely to be bothered with Seagulls.

[JimBHibees]

That can't be true. Dodgy weather is a recent phenomenon due to climate change is it not? 😜

Tell that to the people who have just been flooded 3 times in a week.

[Keith_M]

Can we please give the current weather a name, so people take it seriously.

I think the last one started with a 'D', so we're on 'E' now.


Storm Edwina?




p.s. Now torrential Hailstones battering aff ma windaes.

[Glory Lurker]

Can we please give the current weather a name, so people take it seriously.

I think the last one started with a 'D', so we're on 'E' now.


Storm Edwina?

Next one is due to be Ellena, I think. This one isn’t bad enough to get a name apparently.

[tamig]

Sleet and hail currently in Leith.

Its a snapshot and changes by the minute. Blue skies and sunshine now 😀

[tamig]

Next one is due to be Ellena, I think. This one isn’t bad enough to get a name apparently.

Almost. Ellen.

[emerald green]

St Mirren's fixture against Hearts was postponed yesterday after heavy rain. I'm assuming the pitch was waterlogged?

What has been the difference in rainfall recently between Paisley and Edinburgh, if any?

[Billy Whizz]

St Mirren's fixture against Hearts was postponed yesterday after heavy rain. I'm assuming the pitch was waterlogged?

What has been the difference in rainfall recently between Paisley and Edinburgh, if any?

Much worse in the west last few days, hence the Dundee Utd game was on last night

[Scouse Hibee]

Been out since 8am and experienced

Torrential Rain
Sleet
Strong winds
Sunshine
Rain
Dark clouds
Rain
Sunshine

What a mixture of weather!

[Billy Whizz]

I was out for an hour and got the same.
Not great for football

Met office saying sunshine from 3pm

[zitelli62]

Always sunshine when hibs are playing no matter what the weather is.

[Eyrie]

Just gone very gloomy here and it's sleeting.

Fortunately the game isn't here but at Easter Road so I'll be leaving soon.

[Ozyhibby]

Weather is horrific here in Corstorphine just now. Game will go ahead but I think it will be a low crowd. Can’t blame anyone for not wanting to go out in that.


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[chrisski33]

Been out since 8am and experienced

Torrential Rain
Sleet
Strong winds
Sunshine
Rain
Dark clouds
Rain
Sunshine

What a mixture of weather!
Same here in polmont with the addition of thunder and lightning!
Just waiting for a tornado now!

[hibee_girl]

It’s currently very heavy rain at the stadium

I wouldn’t be disappointed if it was called off :greengrin

[Tom Hart RIP]

Sleet and snow at Meadowbank. Freezing

[Tom Hart RIP]

Sleet stopped and wind calmed down

[tamig]

Sleet stopped and wind calmed down

Wind picking up again now 😀

[hfc rd]

Sleet stopped and wind calmed down


No doubt it will start back up again. It’s been one of those mornings, you don’t know what the weather is going to be like come kick off.

[coldingham hibs]

Same here in polmont with the addition of thunder and lightning!
Just waiting for a tornado now!

Add snow in Fife!

[DaveF]

I had snow, hail, thunder and lightning with a gale force wind when out with the dog at midday. Mental.

[Billy Whizz]

I had snow, hail, thunder and lightning with a gale force wind when out with the dog at midday. Mental.

https://youtu.be/fiLAxnD-MTM

[DaveF]

https://youtu.be/fiLAxnD-MTM

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[madhibby]

West coast Hibbie here.

Usually take car to home games but has been playing up so decided to get train (3 of us)

As I live in Bishopbriggs plan was to get the train from Briggs to Croy and then catch Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh train from there.

Got to Croy for 11 10 as planned but 11 14, 11 42 and 12 14 from Queen Street arriving at Croy all cancelled due to electrical problems and no guarantee problem will be resolved. Problems are presumably weather-related as its very windy and wet here.

Given up - delay in getting train back from Croy to Briggs.

Will have to decide whether to attempt to ignore the score and watch delayed transmission on Alba - probably wont succeed in ignoring result!

[Keith_M]

It’s currently very heavy rain at the stadium

I wouldn’t be disappointed if it was called off :greengrin


I would, I've just got on the train from Glssgow.

[GreenCastle]

Just been for a walk and the weather is really not great for football.

Like others said it’s the wind which is really bad - it just happens sleet and hail are in between this.

Maybe the stands will give some protection but not expecting today to be pretty.

[emerald green]

Forecast for 3pm is for strong winds and hail showers. 50mph strong winds from wsw. 91% precipitation is expected. What sort of condition will the pitch be in? Not good, I'd guess.

Makes playing football in these conditions a lottery. For both teams.

[hibby rae]

Same snowflake tosh every week on here.

Snow's been forecast?