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Title: Snow Monday
Post by: mattco on March 29, 2018, 05:49:09 pm
Snow forecast for Monday afternoon.  Hope it doesn't stop thd game going ahead.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: scawsby steve on March 29, 2018, 06:02:13 pm
Snow forecast for Monday afternoon.  Hope it doesn't stop thd game going ahead.

I've looked on the BBC weather text, and it just says rain.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on March 29, 2018, 06:25:13 pm
Looked ominous for Monday on BBC.

The used the "get out of jail" phrase - at the moment we dont know how far North the snow zone will be " - but if it is anywhere near what it showed it could well be pretty rough around game time

They also said the snow will be falling in the Hills but a significnt amount will fall at lower levels

As usual we will have to wait and see !
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: 1879Rovers on March 30, 2018, 06:30:27 am
Looking worse from the Midlands down.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on March 30, 2018, 10:52:46 am
Looking ok from this latest BBC Prediction - added to our micro climate

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/0/2651123

However as they say "keep watching - because it is unclear how far North the snow will travel"
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Chris Black come back on March 30, 2018, 10:54:11 am
Looks absolutely miserable weather!
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on March 30, 2018, 11:33:10 am
The action will compensate ! 2-1 today and 3-1 Monday  :thumbsup: (should be a Rose Tinted Glasses Emoji for me I suppose !)
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Geoff Blakesley on March 30, 2018, 02:48:32 pm
If you like weather sites have a look at www.windy.com. I love it! You can see temp,wind,rain, cloud cover, etc all round the world.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: drfchound on March 30, 2018, 04:01:51 pm
If you like weather sites have a look at www.windy.com. I love it! You can see temp,wind,rain, cloud cover, etc all round the world.





That website sounds like one for nervous defenders Geoff.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: RedJ on March 30, 2018, 09:54:45 pm
That looks cool.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: 1879Rovers on March 31, 2018, 06:15:33 am
Now forecasted to be hitting the north so we could be in danger of snow on Monday. If it is called off, it will be a busy end to the season at the Keepmoat as you would expect it to be rearranged for Tuesday 1st May. That would mean eight games in 28-days with five of the last six at home.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: IDM on March 31, 2018, 08:15:40 am
Just had a look on BBC weather site..  maybe some sleet over night Sunday into Monday morning but then heavy rain and about 5 or 6 degrees by match time..
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Barmby Rover on March 31, 2018, 09:37:23 am
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcx0qr7rt#?date=2018-04-02
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Geoff Blakesley on March 31, 2018, 03:22:34 pm
https://www.windy.com/overlays?snowAccu,52.772,-1.134,7,m:e8naf7h
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Dutch Uncle on March 31, 2018, 03:30:04 pm
We're on Snow Patrol here in Bangor........ :chair:
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 01, 2018, 02:02:00 pm
Latest Forecast really does look like disruption for us. Does not look good at all and seems to be worst at the worst time in the few hours before the game

Lap of the gods now - and we could get lucky !
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: selby on April 01, 2018, 02:36:15 pm
  Windy with heavy rain forecast on BBC Wolfie.  I have not seen this pitch hold water yet mate.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 01, 2018, 02:48:04 pm
Aye the Website is different again to the "real" Forecast as it is Sleet till 10am then as you say heavy rain / rain but a wind that wont stop us getting there or the Team getting three !
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Draytonian III on April 01, 2018, 04:45:12 pm
We're on Snow Patrol here in Bangor........ :chair:



You won't be "Chasing Cars " down to Pickie Pool then
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Dutch Uncle on April 01, 2018, 05:37:55 pm
We're on Snow Patrol here in Bangor........ :chair:


You won't be "Chasing Cars " down to Pickie Pool then

Nah, they normally play in Ward Park.

Was beginning to think no-one was picking up on our local band.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: IDM on April 01, 2018, 05:41:38 pm
Just checked on bbc again.. 3 degrees and sleet in the morning then rain later.. can’t see that putting the match in doubt?  Not even close to freezing!!
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: RoversAlias on April 01, 2018, 05:58:28 pm
The match will be on, we might not have the most pleasant time sitting out in it but I've no doubt about it being played.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Pancho Regan on April 01, 2018, 06:48:28 pm
If it doesn't snow properly until the game starts, I think it'll be fine. I think a lot of refs at this stage of the season will have the common sense to get games played and not call it off, when it can be avoided, due to 'elf and 'sefty.

This kind of thread is useful for those of us travelling from a distance, but this kind of post doesn’t really inform too well.

‘If it doesn’t snow properly until the game starts, I think it’ll be fine’.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 01, 2018, 09:52:42 pm
Truth is - nobody can actually know.They can predict / Forecast etc and we the proles on here can offer our opinions and gut feelings ....

... but weather being a natural entity is ever changing and we will only know for sure tomorrow. Personally the Forecast looks poor but - its a no shit sherlock statement - we will just have to hope it misses us
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Pancho Regan on April 01, 2018, 09:55:38 pm
Truth is - nobody can actually know.They can predict / Forecast etc and we the proles on here can offer our opinions and gut feelings ....

... but weather being a natural entity is ever changing and we will only know for sure tomorrow. Personally the Forecast looks poor but - its a no shit sherlock statement - we will just have to hope it misses us

Now that’s the sort of info I’m looking for.......  ;)
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: selby on April 01, 2018, 10:02:00 pm
Pancho, when it comes to bad weather, Doncaster is the land of milk and honey.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Pancho Regan on April 01, 2018, 10:04:41 pm
Pancho, when it comes to bad weather, Doncaster is the land of milk and honey.

Absolutely! You never get any bad weather, you wimps!
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: selby on April 01, 2018, 10:16:38 pm
  I will make a prediction, if the police on duty get double time and a days holiday in liu, it will be on.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 02, 2018, 06:42:12 am
Truth is - nobody can actually know.They can predict / Forecast etc and we the proles on here can offer our opinions and gut feelings ....

... but weather being a natural entity is ever changing and we will only know for sure tomorrow. Personally the Forecast looks poor but - its a no shit sherlock statement - we will just have to hope it misses us

Now that’s the sort of info I’m looking for.......  ;)

... and here more now we have got nearer

Forecast (Even they dont get it that wrong so close) says rain rain rain and then more than likely dry at KO time

Panic looks to be over ! 3-0 as well (heap on - at least one of those predictions lol)
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Jimmydee on April 02, 2018, 07:00:46 am
And the sprinklers will still be used before the game and at half time.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 02, 2018, 07:35:45 am
And the sprinklers will still be used before the game and at half time.

Oh NO !

Just got myself settled weather wise and you introduce the word "Sprinkler" and the possibility of another huge hole like the one v Fleetwood - possibly Match Off again now !

 :lol:
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: idler on April 02, 2018, 07:47:38 am
Snowing in Bradford and now starting to settle. The sky looks full of it, going to the gym and hope it's not too bad when I come out.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Filo on April 02, 2018, 07:58:23 am
Sleet here in the Tropic of Stainforth
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: 5minstogo on April 02, 2018, 07:59:48 am
Snow settling in Barnburgh. Rain forecast for later so shouldn't be an issue
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Superspy on April 02, 2018, 08:21:06 am
Just starting to settle in Scawsby.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: dknward2 on April 02, 2018, 08:25:50 am
Snowing in cantley and just stating to settle if it carries on game could be called off hope it turns to rain quick and stays that way or stops and dries up
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Padge_DRFC on April 02, 2018, 08:37:20 am
The only fear of this game being off is waterlogged pitch
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Padge_DRFC on April 02, 2018, 08:38:14 am
I hope it’s on to as I’m selecting the man of the match today
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 02, 2018, 08:39:28 am
Marquis for his 2 goals out of our Three !
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: adamtherover on April 02, 2018, 08:40:38 am
With current form, its vital we get this game played, this run has to continue. It's settling in skellow, but the ground is very wet..   
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 02, 2018, 08:51:40 am
Latest BBC Forecast shows Sleet till 10 then rain rain and more rain till before KO - when it is predicted to stop and be dry for all the game.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: selby on April 02, 2018, 08:53:09 am
More chance of seeing rocking horse sh*t in Pollington.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: drfchound on April 02, 2018, 08:54:37 am
With current form, its vital we get this game played, this run has to continue. It's settling in skellow, but the ground is very wet..





Question for you Adam, do you eat the Skellow snow?
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Super Colin Cramb on April 02, 2018, 09:01:35 am
With heavy rain forecast until 6 tonight therefore a strong possibility of a waterlogged pitch. Anyone know how the drainage is at the Keepmoat, Bellevue was brilliant for that.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: sf9944 on April 02, 2018, 09:04:17 am
I.m 0.5 miles from the keep moat and it is now raining.  Not heavily either.  I predict it goes ahead and I'm fairly confident.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: drfchound on April 02, 2018, 09:05:40 am
With heavy rain forecast until 6 tonight therefore a strong possibility of a waterlogged pitch. Anyone know how the drainage is at the Keepmoat, Bellevue was brilliant for that.





I can remember a game against MKDons being called off very late because of a waterlogged pitch a few years ago.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Campsall rover on April 02, 2018, 09:06:16 am
With current form, its vital we get this game played, this run has to continue. It's settling in skellow, but the ground is very wet..
Not settling in Campsall. Snow now turning to rain. 9.04 am
More chance of a waterlogged pitch putting game off than any snow that is for certain.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: dknward2 on April 02, 2018, 09:17:40 am
Cantley weather update 9.18 just rain can't see any issues with the game not going ahead
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 02, 2018, 09:18:14 am
With heavy rain forecast until 6 tonight therefore a strong possibility of a waterlogged pitch. Anyone know how the drainage is at the Keepmoat, Bellevue was brilliant for that.

Not sure of the drainiage BUT latest bbc Forecast says rain will stop before KO probably by 1pm
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: the vicar on April 02, 2018, 09:28:07 am
been snowing in Skellow but to wet to settle it has stopped now at 9.15
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: The Red Baron on April 02, 2018, 09:36:18 am
I realise this hasn't much relevance to Doncaster, but where I live near Birmingham we've had a lot of rain, no snow, and the rain has eased significantly in the last half hour. That forecast that it will stop in Donny by 1pm may be right.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: wilts rover on April 02, 2018, 09:42:00 am
With heavy rain forecast until 6 tonight therefore a strong possibility of a waterlogged pitch. Anyone know how the drainage is at the Keepmoat, Bellevue was brilliant for that.





I can remember a game against MKDons being called off very late because of a waterlogged pitch a few years ago.

Wasn't that the match where some poor bloke cycled from Milton Keynes?
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: covdrfc on April 02, 2018, 10:03:01 am
I’m just about to set off from Holmfirth for the match - currently 15cm of snow out here. It could take me some time to get there today....
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: sheffield exile1 on April 02, 2018, 10:08:01 am
With current form, its vital we get this game played, this run has to continue. It's settling in skellow, but the ground is very wet..





Question for you Adam, do you eat the Skellow snow?

You need to be a Frank Zappa fan to fully appreciate those lyrics!

5-6 inches of snow in S Sheffield but raining now on top of it- lovely!
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: LincsRover on April 02, 2018, 10:18:31 am
Just p*ss*ng down with rain in Lincolnshire and I mean, absolutely p*ss*ng down - waterproofs at the ready for the footie and our dog, Basil, refusing to go out for his walk, or even a sh*te! Fair weather pooch!  :turd:

Waterlogged pitch? Well, my lawn certainly is, like a bloody lake!  :woot:

Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Filo on April 02, 2018, 10:21:36 am
I’m just about to set off from Holmfirth for the match - currently 15cm of snow out here. It could take me some time to get there today....

Woodhead Pass is closed if you're coming that way
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: auckleyflyer on April 02, 2018, 10:23:44 am
Rained for 24hrs here in Cornwall I promise the game will go ahead !
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: roversdude on April 02, 2018, 10:37:47 am
Think Woodhead is only open 2 weeks a year lol
Rain in Sprotbrough getting rid of snow
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: covdrfc on April 02, 2018, 10:41:11 am
Cheers Filo. I’m taking the ‘scenic’ route through Huddersfield to avoid the worst hit hills/villages
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: besty on April 02, 2018, 11:07:14 am
Reports on Wimbledon forum game off?
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: DRNaith on April 02, 2018, 11:35:28 am
And on BBC sport website as off
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Campsall rover on April 02, 2018, 11:44:55 am
And on BBC sport website as off
Well I did say waterlogging was a possibility, although I didnt expect it to be bad enough for the match to be off. Oldham, Scunthorpe & Accrington all still on !!!
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: idler on April 02, 2018, 11:49:21 am
I hope that cov drfc has got talk sport on or something,it's a long way for nothing.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 02, 2018, 11:58:14 am
And on BBC sport website as off
Well I did say waterlogging was a possibility, although I didnt expect it to be bad enough for the match to be off. Oldham, Scunthorpe & Accrington all still on !!!

Not now they are'nt
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Campsall rover on April 02, 2018, 12:15:10 pm
Oldham & Accrington are still on ! 
More rain East of Pennines than West obviously.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on April 02, 2018, 12:21:01 pm
Doncaster, Bradford, scunny, forest all off.  We must be the sweet spot.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 02, 2018, 01:46:34 pm
Chesterfield and Morecambe now as well - and still loads of time for more to be called off or started and abandoned - I for one would be surprised if thats it
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: drfchound on April 02, 2018, 01:47:40 pm
Charlton still on.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 02, 2018, 09:43:27 pm
At least to complete the circle we didnt get snowed off  :evil:
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: drfchound on April 02, 2018, 09:45:58 pm
At least to complete the circle we didnt get snowed off  :evil:





Good job really Wolfie.
Just imagine the fuss if we had been.
Title: Re: Snow Monday
Post by: Donnywolf on April 02, 2018, 09:47:52 pm
 :lol: