Some snow forecast for morning of Wigan game

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:05 pm

BBC saying snow showers Saturday morning. This after a full day of light snow on Thursday.

I hope the Club are geared up for this, especially gritting and if necessary clearing on BFC property, including any snow in the front rows of stands.

This game has to be played. We don't need any more mid-week games. Win Saturday and at Hull and the pressure on SU and Boro could be too much.

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:08 pm

Be prepared to see Vinny in his tee shirt holding a snow shovel.

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:14 pm

Alan Pace out there with his fresh from Utah Snow Blower

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:15 pm

It’ll be fine. We have an excellent playing surface with under ground heating if required. The grounds person and their staff continue to do an excellent job.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:19 pm

I feel pretty sure the club might keep their eyes on the forecast and will have noticed this.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:31 pm

So long as the skies are clear and blue, the game can go ahead

4midable · Post by **4midable** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:52 pm

Heaviest thurs?

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 8:24 pm

beddie wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:15 pm
It’ll be fine. We have an excellent playing surface with under ground heating if required. The grounds person and their staff continue to do an excellent job.

Not got any issues regarding the pitch, most Premier League/Championship games postponed these days are due to health and safety with regards to the steps in the stadium and streets surrounding the stadium. Though BFC can't control any potential needed gritting around the streets you'd hope they'd be working with the council if it is needed.

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:03 pm

If I can get there from The Isle of Man they can f’in get there from Wigan!!!!

Game on…………

Transpennine · Post by **Transpennine** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:21 pm

Jimmymaccer wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:03 pm
If I can get there from The Isle of Man they can f’in get there from Wigan!!!!

Game on…………

Nothing can stop the Ben-my-Chree...

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:34 pm

One forecast I’ve seen in showing minus 7 Saturday morning. Improving slightly as the day goes on.

Wrap up warm.

Joe14 · Post by **Joe14** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:18 pm

50/50 now we have the upgraded amber warning and no immediate thaw forecast. Definitely the roads and paths will be the issue before the pitch.

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:38 pm

If it does get called off it could be another forum classic thread.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:58 pm

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:38 pm
If it does get called off it could be another forum classic thread.

Rowls is cracking his knuckles.

Hurstwood_Claret · Post by **Hurstwood_Claret** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:08 pm

beddie wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:15 pm
It’ll be fine. We have an excellent playing surface with under ground heating if required. The grounds person and their staff continue to do an excellent job.

Spurs at home last year the first time around?

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:56 am

To be fair it proper heavy snowed in the hours before that Spurs game.

I'd like to think a light dusting two days before can be handled, with maybe the odd flurry on the morning of.

basil6345789 · Post by **basil6345789** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:18 am

Latest forecast is easing for Friday/Saturday

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:50 am

Chuck a few of the molten pies the club serves on the pitch, it'll soon thaw..

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:36 pm

It's been snowing in Padiham for a couple of hours, despite large snowflakes it's not sticking.

Jel · Post by **Jel** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:41 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:36 pm
It's been snowing in Padiham for a couple of hours, despite large snowflakes it's not sticking.

Same here in Huncoat, I think it's warm snow!

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:43 pm

What colour is it?

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:49 pm

Sticking here, 6 inches already.

It’ll be a fun journey over the Pennines on Saturday but needs must.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:50 pm

Looking out of the window at Ingleborough and its defo sticking on there!

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:56 pm

I think it will be the stuff overnight that sticks when it's colder and the roads are quiet.

I live about 300 metres above sea level and although it's sticking on the fields, there's not much on my driveway or garden at the minute .

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:54 am

Transpennine wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:21 pm
Nothing can stop the Ben-my-Chree...

It did last night!!!!!

Trust alls well in what is no doubt a snowy Worsthorne!!

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:55 am

Have no doubt that the pitch etc can be made playable but just wondering whether there will be a call on the game?

Based in things like local buses not running yet and schools closed, people on M62 stuck as examples all indicating that people are struggling to get places?

I know there is a good 24 hrs and some sun due this aft. Hoping for the best but expecting the worse perhaps is the right approach?

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:57 am

“Hoping for the best but expecting the worse perhaps is the right approach?”

That’s the spirit!

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:58 am

clarethomer wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:55 am
Have no doubt that the pitch etc can be made playable but just wondering whether there will be a call on the game?

Based in things like local buses not running yet and schools closed, people on M62 stuck as examples all indicating that people are struggling to get places?

I know there is a good 24 hrs and some sun due this aft. Hoping for the best but expecting the worse perhaps is the right approach?

There's no snow forecast from now so it should be fine?

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:02 am

Transpennine wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:21 pm
Nothing can stop the Ben-my-Chree...

Oops sorry TP, I’d just read a post I know is someone in Worsthorne!!!!!!

I guess Transpennine means you’re not!!!

Claretnick · Post by **Claretnick** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:05 am

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:58 am
There's no snow forecast from now so it should be fine?

Maybe no snow but a temperature of -8 forecast for tonight

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:07 am

Claretnick wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:05 am
Maybe no snow but a temperature of -8 forecast for tonight

Met office has -2. It’ll be reyt.

Lip · Post by **Lip** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:22 am

Game will be off,the flakes will win again.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:25 am

#prayforrowls

GetIntoEm · Post by **GetIntoEm** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:58 am

Buses are running, most roads are clear now. game will be on

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:10 am

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:58 am
There's no snow forecast from now so it should be fine?

It was more whether the impacts of the weather today would allow people to get into work to prepare for the game tomorrow and also if it would sufficiently clear on the path ways and routes in time given the ongoing temps. We may get the sun helping.

Last time we had some bad weather, I saw and heard about a number of fans that had fallen, slipped or been hurt by the paths being icy too which I thought would be a consideration (together with diversions of fans after the game if they are still in place)

Whilst no further snow is planned before the game, it has a 60% chance of snow/sleet at 4pm onwards tomorrow according to the bbc weather app so depending on the conditions before the game, it could worsen again during and after the game when people are trying to leave the ground/area.

My guess is that it would be more likely to be on than off at this stage. As I said hope for the best but plan for the worse.

arise_sir_charge · Post by **arise_sir_charge** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:11 am

Club have over 24 hours to clear surrounding areas. Would be poor if there was even any suggestion the game is in doubt.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:21 am

dougcollins wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:58 pm
Rowls is cracking his knuckles.

If it's called off for snow and there's lots of snow then that'll be that.

If it's called off because Wigan have a few players out, don't fancy playing and put pressure on a weak referee (and this happens under blue skies and no snow) it'll be similar to the cowardly incident last season.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:23 am

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:25 am
#prayforrowls

I'm glad I make an impression on you guys.

I heartily recommend living life by convictions. I'm happy and contented and not in need of any prayers.

It's difficult to be a lone voice, at times, but the world would be a better place if more of us stood up for what we actually believe to be true. I'll pray for those you go with the flow to find the courage to be themselves.

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:23 am

arise_sir_charge wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:11 am
Club have over 24 hours to clear surrounding areas. Would be poor if there was even any suggestion the game is in doubt.

The bigger problem is where do people park their cars,the council aren’t going to clear all the side streets ,and paths just so Burnley can play.

colner · Post by **colner** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:28 am

think the club will bust a gut to get it on,not many slots to rearrange the match

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:28 am

arise_sir_charge wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:11 am
Club have over 24 hours to clear surrounding areas. Would be poor if there was even any suggestion the game is in doubt.

Poor would be a big understatement. As I said in the op, this game has to go ahead. It's going to be -7 overnight, so all snow on BFC car parks, access routes and gangways must be shifted today. Hire in a mechanical shovel if necessary. Put a call out to fans to bring a shovel today etc.

As for the risk of people slipping, that's a bad indictment on modern Britain. Wear suitable footwear or don't bother going on.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:40 am

Clear in Burnley with blue skies currently - no more snow forecast for the next 24 hours

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:43 am

Yep they can’t say the weather came as a shock so hopefully they are well prepared.

Nothing they could do with the Spurs game and the amount of snow that came down prior to kick off and continued after it has been called off.

Might be some difficult journeys with the snow freezing etc but expecting this to go ahead.

Targetman · Post by **Targetman** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:17 am

Lovely sunny day in Rossendale, it's cracking flags as they say in this area!

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:39 am

summitclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:28 am
Poor would be a big understatement. As I said in the op, this game has to go ahead. It's going to be -7 overnight, so all snow on BFC car parks, access routes and gangways must be shifted today. Hire in a mechanical shovel if necessary. Put a call out to fans to bring a shovel today etc.

As for the risk of people slipping, that's a bad indictment on modern Britain. Wear suitable footwear or don't bother going on.

Agree that there is time to clear. Sun is out now and I can see the snow starting to melt away slowly. Hopefully that will help.

As for footwear, I don't think you can do much about black ice or ice when it's pitch black and you can see it easily but yeah, not a day for high heels or shoes with no grip on whatsoever.

arise_sir_charge · Post by **arise_sir_charge** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:43 am

Carwin261 wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:23 am
The bigger problem is where do people park their cars,the council aren’t going to clear all the side streets ,and paths just so Burnley can play.

With the greatest respect they aren’t going to cal an agent off because a few folk can’t park on Leyland Rd.

Also, in any event, the council do have a duty to clear any such places because of the boost that 20,000 people being in or around town has on the local economy.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:09 pm

Save me a space!

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:44 pm

Good news. Well done BFC.

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Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:47 pm

Drove up Lyndhurst rd an hour ago ,but slushy on the pavements,but only about an inch ,or so of snow,sunshine today,and tomorrow should see the most of it gone.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:53 pm

Hope roads are OK (come via M1 then M62, usually get off at Milnrow to pick my Dad up in Tod). Anyone anticipate any issues? Roads round here in Derbyshire are clear now and it's bright sunshine so I am hoping the rest will melt off this afternoon in that boiling hot 3 degrees. My concern is the expected -5/-6 overnight.