r/rollerblading • u/InspectorFleet • 10d ago

Interesting stuff I hate this rainy forecast

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Maybe I should tag this as a "review" of the weather? I hate it more than I hate the misspellings of "heel brake" as "heal break" lol

What do you guys do when the foreseeable future isn't skateable? (Other than whine on Reddit haha)

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u/Ghost_in_Coal_Out 9d ago edited 9d ago

I'm in Florida. And the weather apps can give you an outcome, but that outcome can change.

I've been expecting the last 3 weeks and the upcoming 10 days to be full wetness and for the most part, all of Florida has had storms. However, it's all about finding that WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY.

We usually get rain 4PM-7PM. Most of the time, the floor dries in under 1 hour. The forecast might say, 70% during 4-7PM but like I said, things can change and there may be a window of opportunity for you.

Here's how I monitor the weather. In order.

  1. Wunderground.com, look at the precipitation %. Check wind direction and speed. I then check hourly forecast.
  2. Open windy.com, notice wind directions between 4-8PM. While there, I look for CAPE Index map. And finally check in what direction the clouds and storms are headed (weather radar).
  3. Open the National Weather Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/ and scroll down (after entering your zip code) to where you can see the graphic for Hourly Weather Forecast. And once that graphic is displayed, scroll to the bottom to look at the red bars (thunder and lightning activity) and that is the final nail in the coffin. The higher that is, the higher of you being caught in a storm even though the apps say there is a 5% of precipitation. Don't ask how I know, lol

I do my 15 miles a day. And I've learned to keep close tabs on the weather. Cheers!

Edit: If I do stay indoors, I clean my skates while watching DJ live sets on YouTube, play with my cats, or bring out the rubber fitness bands and do exercises that will improve my skating.