Spring weather can be hard to predict, which is all the more frustrating when the Grand National at Aintree comes around.
Aintree's clerk of the course Sulekha Varma is responsible for planning the upkeep of the racecourse and preventing it from becoming boggy. The course is described as “good, with some slightly softer areas.”
Sulekha told the Racing Post: "It's a changeable forecast so we're trying not to jump the gun until we absolutely have to.” Unpredictable weather also plays havoc with those looking to visit Aintree for a day's racing. Visitors will have to decide whether to wear hats, pack umbrellas or don sunglasses for the Grand National.
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Thursday
The Met Office has forecasted the opening day will sadly start with rain at 8am. From 9am to 6pm, there will be clouds with sunny intervals and gusty winds, so taking an umbrella is advisable.
After 6pm, the showers will clear up but clouds will reman. The Met Office have said Thursday’s temperature will hover between 7°C-9°C but it will actually feel like just 2°C to 6°C.
Friday
At present, the Met Office has predicted clouds in the morning on Ladies Day, with clouds, sunny intervals and light showers due throughout the afternoon. The temperature will be between 7°C to 10°C, but it will actually feel like it is 5°C to 7°C.
Saturday
Grand National Day should see the weather pick up. Clouds with sunny intervals are forecast in the morning followed by just clouds in the afternoon. Temperatures will start at 6°C with a high of 12°C hitting just in time for the Grand National Race at 5.15pm.
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