There was a time (unless someone can correct me on that), when only a Mod could start a current conditions thread which meant that old threads could immediately be locked as soon as the next one starts. This is what Brian does with the Model Output and Media threads.
Somewhere down the line though, that all changed and now, any member can start any day's current conditions thread if that hasn't already been started for that day (as I have done on so many occasions). However, it is still only a Mod who has the power to be able to lock any old threads from previous days.
To me, that is something which needs to be looked into and so, perhaps the Mods should be looking out for each day's current conditions thread being started and be prepared to lock the old threads once that happens.
Originally Posted by: johncs2016