Forecasting Competition - Round 1 Part 2 RESULTS

[Rob]

Ok its time for round 1.2.

This one is slighly harder than round 1.1 as we take a trip to Africa.

Your task is to create a weather forecast for Sierra Leone for Sunday 22nd June 2008 @ Midday

In your forecast you need to predict:

- Temperature in celcius
- Wind in mph
- Weather

Here is the observed conditions:

Temperature: 31c
Wind: 9.2mph
Weather: Partly Cloudy

In this Round Magic has the most accurate forecast. Points have been added to the leaderboard.

Would you like to be part of Round 1.3? Simply U2U me with the subject "I want a go" and you will be registered for the next round, please note that members already competiting will not need to do this, you will be automatically added to the next round

Points:



5 points for correct variable forecast

3 points for an extremley close variable forecast

2 points for a close variable forecast



Clues:

Tue 10 Jun - It looks to be very warm
Fri 13 Jun - Around 5-10mm of rain looks to fall through the whole day.
Sun 15 Jun- Alot of cloud looks to be around

Clues are based on developing trends at the time stated, these may change before the forecast date.
Round 1 Winner:
TBA

Leaderboard
Magic 14pts
Nickyy 9pts
Chewy 8pts
Jimmytubbs 4pts
Kra!g (K!)0pts
Angiebabe 0pt



*Members with an orange name are not able to take part in the current round

[Rob]

just over 24 hours to register for this round

[Rob]

last chance to register for round 1.2

[Rob]

details for round 1.2 in the first post of the thread, good lucK!

[Magic]

How am I meant to know about Sieroo Lione? I guess we can cheat on the Interet then?

[Nicky.]

Whats or where is Sieroo Lione ? lol x

[Magic]

I thinks it where Sylvia came from.

[Nicky.]

Ahh right ok =) x

Ta =) x

[Rob]

you can look at the internet for a forecast but as the competition closes 6 days before the forecast date it wont be great. There might be clues published through the course of the competition so keep an eye on this thead.

The best advice i can give to you is to keep a record of the observed weather conditions and look at patterns and trends, then look at long range forecasts and maps from online weather agencies in order to make your forecast. Also try looking for the June weather averages for the location.

This round is alot harder than the first round as it was very easy and everyone gained points.

If you are really stuck or need help on reading weather maps and charts then u2u me.

Please note i will not help you to produce your forecast just simply aid you getting information in order for you to produce your forecast.

[Rob]

new clue issued check out first post

[Rob]

another clue has been added check out the beginning post in the thread,

please note you only have until Monday to enter your forecast

[Rob]

final clue has been issued you have until 12pm tomorrow to enter your forecasts

[Rob]

just under 2 hours to go

[Nicky.]

Ahh i missed the cut off -

I thought it was Sunday 22nd June 2008 @ Midday

? x

[Rob]

Originally posted by Nickyy
Ahh i missed the cut off -

I thought it was Sunday 22nd June 2008 @ Midday

? x

no thats the date you are forecasting the weather

[Nicky.]

Ohh sorry - I knew that x

I totally forgot sorry x

[Rob]

ok the current forecast is up online.

At this moment in time it looks like Magic could steal the top position of the leaderboard!

[Magic]

Yeah!

[Rob]

Originally posted by Magic
Yeah!

good work Magic, remember it could still change

[Rob]

Magic has knocked nickyy off the top of the leaderboard and is 5 points clear at 1st place.

[Magic]

Yeaas!
I am winning! Woo!

[AngRemembered]

I'd like to play but, how do I know if I have an orange name?
Can I just join?:whistle::angel::xyxwave:

[Rob]

Originally posted by Angiebabe
I'd like to play but, how do I know if I have an orange name?
Can I just join?:whistle::angel::xyxwave:

yup sure you are added to the list, keep an eye on the forum for info on round 1.3

[Magic]

again