Looking at the forecast we’re likely to get -5 or -6 on Friday and Saturday night and having seen the covers we have there is no way they will provide sufficient protection to keep the frost out of the ground at those lows. The other problem is temperatures are unlikely to get higher than +1 either so no chance of any thaw.

I’d say prospects are bleak unless there is a significant change in the forecast or some more robust covers/heaters are installed but as per the Sale change of kick off time intimates as soon as the pitch is exposed even if arrangements made have kept the frost off up until then it will freeze immediately.

By the way never use the BBC Weather Forecast – it’s run by the Met Office and they are consistently the most inaccurate of all the weather agencies, remember 2011 a “barbeque summer” according to them! Mind is rusting away in the garage!

snow stopping here at Ice Station wardley

well its lke a balmy June here in Rochdale




snowing

No doubt you`ll be traveling on your skies Mr Hillbilly, hope the ski lift is in working order for your return journey

Could maybe affect the travelling Castleford masses maybe?? Not exactly what we need for the first home game of the new season at our 'iconic' stadium is it? Here's hoping...

Hi guys, I'm looking forward to tonight's game.

I've been driving on the M62 between Cas and Leeds about 30 mins ago. The roads are clear and well treated etc, and there only been about 1/2" of snow fall here so far in this neck of the woods. The temperature is hovering around -1 to 0C, so fingers crossed I would imagine that the majority of those who were planning to travel to the game, will still do so!

Lets hope both teams put on a good performance so that there is plenty to cheer and shout about to keep us all warm!!