Hello again. Yes, my record low cumulative error of 5.99 looks safe. Just one month with an error in excess of 1c is almost enough to destroy chances of overhauling this record. With our weather and climate being the way it is, I would argue that in many years, when there is some extreme weather, that it is an extremely hard task to get an average monthly error below 0.5c.
I would encourage more punters to have a go at this competition, as it puts many aspects of model watching and fore- casting to the test. At times it feels like an impossibly hard task, and there is undoubtedly an element of luck, but to be lucky for 12 months in a row in this competition is not a mathematically sound likelihood.
It is fun, fun that unfolds incrementally over the year, and requires nerves of steel, luck of the Irish, good weather knowledge, and a good gut. But none of these things alone will be sufficient in of itself.
And it’s more about the taking part, as it’s about the annual journey, the ups and downs, akin to snakes and ladders, make it a fascination which I would urge you to participate in if thinking about it. Fun derived from, at times, pitting your weather knowledge against the model guidance. Now what could be more fun than that?😉
I possess none of the requirements for predicting the CET but I ‘m here every year nonetheless and thoroughly enjoy it, no matter how far down the table I am! This is one of the most light hearted, friendly and fun threads on TWO and I love it. I don’t predict, I just guess but I take part! So, whether you’re a pro or a novice, have a punt! Personally, I’d prefer more novices because that might make me look good!
Seriously though, I take my hat off to all who have come close to the top any year but particularly this year as it’s been so different and difficult to predict. The records set have been truly amazing and this thread has made It so much more interesting and exciting. It’s not just about the monthly CET, we get all manner of statistics to interest us. So I’d encourage everyone to take part.
Of course it’s many, many thanks to GW for continuing to run this competition every year! I know how busy you get and how much work goes into this. I know there are times you’ve felt like giving it up, but you’ve stuck by us tirelessly! Thank you GW! You really are appreciated!
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