Eclipse Night - Cloudy? Where to go?

[2020BC]

Hi,

According to current met bureau forecasts there's a good chance that Canberra and southern NSW will get cloud for the eclipse on Tuesday night.

Does anyone know which parts of NSW are more likely to have clear skies? I was thinking of relocating further north or west - say Wagga, Orange or Parkes...

Does anyone have good cloud info?

[iceman]

As far as I know, Sydney area will be clear (going on current forecasts), so maybe head North?

[John K]

Not looking good for Melbourne either, in typical Melbourne fashion it will propably be cloudy just at the important moment (well hoping not anyhow).

Forecast weather map from Wetherzone here:

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/synoptic.jsp?d=2

Going north as all this stuff is coming from the S West sound like a good plan.

[jjjnettie]

They're forecasting fine weather for SEQ.
WooHoo!

[Dennis]

That's good news indeed! Do you have a nice, clear E horizon as well?

Cheers

Dennis

[jjjnettie]

I'll work out tonight if I need to setup elsewhere. But I think that the view from the top of our driveway will be pretty good.

[sheeny]

G'Day Bill,

The forecast has improved considerably locally. Last week it was cloudy, yesterday was mostly cloudy, now its:

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Forecast for Tuesday
Fine. Mostly sunny, but increasing cloud in the west later. Moderate to fresh
and gusty west to northwest winds.
Orange : Fine, increasing cloud later. Min: 4 Max: 18
Mudgee : Fine, increasing cloud later. Min: 7 Max: 22
Bathurst : Fine, increasing cloud later. Min: 7 Max: 20
Katoomba : Fine, mostly sunny. Min: 8 Max: 19
Lithgow: Fine, mostly sunny. Min: 7 Max: 19
Springwood: Fine, mostly sunny. Min: 10 Max: 26

Increasing cloud just depends on how much it starts with I hope!!!:whistle: I guess I'm just going to have to have a look at what it looks like and drive appropriately - probably east is the go Bill. Westerly winds... if you get east of the divide it might be clearer;).

Al.

[2020BC]

Many thanks, folks. Cheers, Sheeny, for the effort there.

It's looking 50/50. Based on the shape of that nasty little cold front if I drive I'm going to have to drive a long way (300-400 km) to make a difference to my chances. There's no guarantees with driving so far, so the cost/benefit is stacked toward staying put in Canberra.

I guess it all comes down to timing for the arrival of that cold front.

I'll set the gear up and if it works out it works out...

[sheeny]

Yeah, fingers crossed the front is coming slowly!;)

Al.

[ballaratdragons]

Typical isn't it!!!

Tonight is clear though a bit windy. Wednesday and Thursday forecasts are for sunny and fine, but Tuesday is Gale Force winds with possible showers!!!

Hmmpphh!

[robin]

Gale force winds & possible showers Ken?? Thats just everyday Ballarat weather isnt it!!:lol::lol:
Yeah, it rots doesnt it mate....its been good down here on the coast the last few nights. Very steady atmosphere indeed. Tonight however its a different story, very windy. Maybe the lousy weather will blow itself out somewhat by tomorrow evening:shrug:

[ballaratdragons]

Hi Robin. :hi:

The updated forecast is looking better:

Tuesday - Partly cloudy.
Partly cloudy with the chance of a shower. Strong northerly winds shifting
westerly in the morning then easing.

Tuesday late - Partly Cloudy. Winds from the W at 6 km/h.

Looks like it may clear up and the wind drop :)

[leon]

It is clearing outside as we speak Ken, I reckon we may get lucky.

Leon

[ballaratdragons]

It's been clear here all night, Leon. But earlier I could see cloud over your way.

Yep, tomorrow evening is starting to sound pretty good :thumbsup:

[erick]

Love you guys! Great news!!

I've been preparing myself to head for Mildura or somewhere well inland!


Edit: Actually I'm still expecting clearing showers tomorrow morning in Melbourne. I predict (Taaa Daaaah!) it'll be clear for tomorrow evening.




(warning - all predictions in this post may be in error of up to 100%)

[ballaratdragons]

Mildura!!! The more west you go the lower the moon will be for the start of the eclipse. But it's gonna be nice and high for the 'Red Show' :thumbsup:

[erick]

Well should be no cloud there. OK, head north - Wangaratta here I come, if necessary!

[2020BC]

Yes, it's looking much better now. Here's hoping...

[JohnG]

Don't know that it will do you any good travelling East, been high cloud all night and this morning on the far South Coast although there is a bit of blue to the West. :mad2:

Cheers

[sheeny]

Sorry to hear that John! You're welcome to keep me company here!;) The forecast continues to improve:thumbsup:.

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Warning summary


Forecast for Tuesday
Fine. Mostly sunny. Light to moderate west to northwest winds.
Orange : Fine, mostly sunny. Max: 18
Mudgee : Fine, mostly sunny. Max: 22
Bathurst : Fine, mostly sunny. Max: 20
Katoomba : Fine, mostly sunny. Max: 19
Lithgow: Fine, mostly sunny. Max: 19
Springwood:Fine, mostly sunny. Max: 26


Al.