Easterly Blast Part III(potential snow for east)

rc28 · 03-01-2008 9:29pm

:D
I havn't posted in ages because i've been up the fields and on the roads enjoying this amazing winter wonderland!! There must be a couple of inches out there- absolutely wonderful, Definitely the best snow in many years here! The snow just got heavier and kept going. There were cars sliding outside my house- the road is covered and very tricky as no gritters have come down it. I'll post some pics in the other thread. The place is really covered in deep(by meath standards anyway) snow now.

ninebeanrows · 03-01-2008 9:30pm

Looks like some sleety snow has begun to fall here.

Much less sleety than earlier.

ninebeanrows · 03-01-2008 9:31pm

rc28 wrote: »

:D
I havn't posted in ages because i've been up the fields and on the roads enjoying this amazing winter wonderland!! There must be a couple of inches out there- absolutely wonderful, Definitely the best snow in many years here! The snow just got heavier and kept going. There were cars sliding outside my house- the road is covered and very tricky as no gritters have come down it. I'll post some pics in the other thread. The place is really covered in deep(by meath standards anyway) snow now.

:D:D:D

Scubadevils · 03-01-2008 9:32pm

Well its a winter wonderland here in sunny Lusk as always

Some light drizzle and a touch of sleet thrown in if you look hard enough!

It was 0c on the car thermo so thought might get a bit more, ah well...here to the next cold snap/let down

ch750536 · 03-01-2008 9:33pm

-5.1, incredibly clear & still. Not a hope of anything other than a burst radiator.

maquiladora · 03-01-2008 9:34pm

mike65 wrote: »

Nothing down here, NOTHING! Cold without the fun.

Mike.

Might have a better chance next Tueday/Wednesday if things go according to plan

nacho libre · 03-01-2008 9:35pm

there could be snow in the north west for a brief period tomorrow morning

Supercell · 03-01-2008 9:35pm

Enjoy it lads, its not often we get proper snow in Ireland.
Just watched the eagle on RTE and looks like its going to fizzle out and freeze hard overnight, going to be some very tricky roads around north Dublin /Meath and Louth by morning.

arctictree · 03-01-2008 9:36pm

ch750536 wrote: »

-5.1, incredibly clear & still. Not a hope of anything other than a burst radiator.

Not so fast - you are right in line for some temporary snow tomorrow morning when the westerly front hits early...

A

Scubadevils · 03-01-2008 9:36pm

Some brave little stray bits of sneachta sneaking through now, poor little chaps, they don't stand a chance once they hit the ground though.

lucernarian · 03-01-2008 9:37pm

I cannot believe the amount of snow that's falling over the last 30 mins!! We're now at 3 inches on most surfaces.

I've been told by locals that Drogheda is even worse than here, which is completely against the norm.

Looks like it's time for me to ramp! Lads, is no one looking at this amazing radar?!!?! This band of ppn is virtually stalling at the east coast!!

There's a Met Office warning for the counties just to the north of me for up to 5 inches of snow!!

And it's pelting outside:D:D:D

Edit: I could end up regretting this, but 2001 is starting to come to mind. As it stands, this beats 2005 and March last year.;)

Scubadevils · 03-01-2008 9:38pm

To_be_confirmed wrote: »

I cannot believe the amount of snow that's falling over the last 30 mins!! We're now at 3 inches on most surfaces.

I've been told by locals that Drogheda is even worse than here, which is completely against the norm.

Looks like it's time for me to ramp! Lads, is no one looking at this amazing radar?!!?! This band of ppn is virtually stalling at the east coast!!

There's a Met Office warning for the counties just to the north of me for up to 5 inches of snow!!

And it's pelting outside:D:D:D

And I'm not in the slightest bit jealous, swear!!!

uRbaN · 03-01-2008 9:39pm

just played football in 2 inches of snow..some laugh, though getting home was hazardous...for once Meath features!

Kippure · 03-01-2008 9:39pm

I am so :mad:

If that ammout of snow hit wicklow and dublin. the place would come to a halt.

Some class photos in the picture section.

Just 1 good hour long snow shower ....please!

ninebeanrows · 03-01-2008 9:44pm

Felixdhc wrote: »

And I'm not in the slightest bit jealous, swear!!!

No me neither, this band of precip is getting heavier and heavier but still lies 15 miles north of here, 15 miles!!!!!!!!!

Kippure · 03-01-2008 9:45pm

Weathercheck wrote: »

No me neither, this band of precip is getting heavier and heavier but still lies 15 miles north of here, 15 miles!!!!!!!!!

Has any one got the most up to date radar?

Scubadevils · 03-01-2008 9:46pm

Weathercheck wrote: »

No me neither, this band of precip is getting heavier and heavier but still lies 15 miles north of here, 15 miles!!!!!!!!!

Every year without fail, we are robbed!

I blame Bertie.

Scubadevils · 03-01-2008 9:47pm

So is there any grain of hope for those less fortunate over night?

ninebeanrows · 03-01-2008 9:47pm

Look at those beefy things piling into Louth and Meath.

You lucky souls.

ninebeanrows · 03-01-2008 9:49pm

Felixdhc wrote: »

So is there any grain of hope for those less fortunate over night?

Yes a mere 10 degree tilt in the wind and those beefcakes are on there way here! less for you up in Lusk!

uRbaN · 03-01-2008 9:49pm

Still coming down heavy in Ashbourne. I hear cars are struggling to get over the N2 bridge on both sides from Ratoath..

Supercell · 03-01-2008 9:50pm

Kippure wrote: »

Has any one got the most up to date radar?

Yep, looking at Netweather radar this seems to be moving slowly northwards now.

Scubadevils · 03-01-2008 9:52pm

Weathercheck wrote: »

Yes a mere 10 degree tilt in the wind and those beefcakes are on there way here! less for you up in Lusk!

mmm, a 10 degree tilt you say

Well I'm that teeny bit further north than so

Kippure · 03-01-2008 9:52pm

Longfield wrote: »

Yep, looking at Netweather radar this seems to be moving slowly northwards now.

Ballz:rolleyes:

ninebeanrows · 03-01-2008 9:52pm

Longfield wrote: »

Yep, looking at Netweather radar this seems to be moving slowly northwards now.

Yep im off for a quick cry:D

Danno · 03-01-2008 9:53pm

I am surprised that anything made it this far down south west along the N8!

arctictree · 03-01-2008 9:53pm

To_be_confirmed wrote: »

I cannot believe the amount of snow that's falling over the last 30 mins!! We're now at 3 inches on most surfaces.

I've been told by locals that Drogheda is even worse than here, which is completely against the norm.

Looks like it's time for me to ramp! Lads, is no one looking at this amazing radar?!!?! This band of ppn is virtually stalling at the east coast!!

There's a Met Office warning for the counties just to the north of me for up to 5 inches of snow!!

And it's pelting outside:D:D:D

Edit: I could end up regretting this, but 2001 is starting to come to mind. As it stands, this beats 2005 and March last year.;)

Well done TBC. Make sure you take lots of pics for the doubters who believe it never snows in Ireland! Looks like you have a lot more coming your way. Out with the ruler and start giving us depth measurements!! Remember, flat open surface....

A

dsane1 · 03-01-2008 9:53pm

any chance of cavan getting any

Supercell · 03-01-2008 9:54pm

I'm happy enough with my record low temp here tonight (currently -3.4°C and falling), having that much snow jut to loose it allthe next day would be cruel.

Plenty of time left this winter for another try at some snow here!

Danno · 03-01-2008 10:01pm

Can anyone post another radar image showing more of inland areas?

Giblet · 03-01-2008 10:01pm

Please don't snow! Exam tomorrow

squonk · 03-01-2008 10:05pm

Sleet failling heavilly here in Skerries atm. Hope something more interesting happens....

ninebeanrows · 03-01-2008 10:08pm

squonk wrote: »

Sleet failling heavilly here in Skerries atm. Hope something more interesting happens....

No it is moving north now it would seem.

Thing its game up as far as i am concerned.

Might be a zippy storm on Sunday to give us something to look forward to!

slayer91 · 03-01-2008 10:10pm

No sign any snow in the midwest, bitterly cold, new record for my weather station -4.1c.

Regs

LiamK

Danno · 03-01-2008 10:13pm

http://www.meteox.com/gmap.aspx?zoom=5&lat=52.908902047770255&lon=-1.845703125 <<< rotation around Dublin.

Gonzo · 03-01-2008 10:16pm

snow getting much lighter now, i think were at the very end of it now but we done so well here, almost 4 inchs on the ground! I hope its still there in the morning to take more pics before the rain sets in and melts it all

rc28 · 03-01-2008 10:18pm

This is amazing, it's still snowing! Looks like 3/4 inches now. More pics in photo thread in a few moments.

ambman · 03-01-2008 10:21pm

hey guys

great pictures. are we likely to get anymore snow in cavan?? by the sounds of things its on its way from meath.

ps what are the roads like in Dunshaughlin and navan???

should i put some more beer in the fridge and stay in bed in the morning??

thanks guys

Supercell · 03-01-2008 10:24pm

Fantastic pics in the picture forum there Gonzo, you've got proper snow there, looks absolutely beautiful.

rc28 · 03-01-2008 10:26pm

ambman wrote: »

hey guys

great pictures. are we likely to get anymore snow in cavan?? by the sounds of things its on its way from meath.

ps what are the roads like in Dunshaughlin and navan???

should i put some more beer in the fridge and stay in bed in the morning??

thanks guys

Roads are awful around here- a few cars skidded off on the bend near my house.

EDIT:Just added more photos in photography thread.

Gonzo · 03-01-2008 10:32pm

I wonder how fast will this all melt 2moro or will we get some more snow from the breakdown rainband that will cross us 2moro. Just imagine if it managed to all fall as snow 2moro!

Danno · 03-01-2008 10:36pm

Snow has pepped up into a flurry here now - Im impressed! 0.1c even for the last 1 hour. Not heavy enough for sticking though.

ambman · 03-01-2008 10:37pm

rc28 wrote: »

Roads are awful around here- a few cars skidded off on the bend near my house.

EDIT:Just added more photos in photography thread.

thanks for that. think i might stay in bed in the morning. better off in bed than in a ditch:D

keep the pics coming they are great

positron · 03-01-2008 10:38pm

Still snowing here in Drogheda... and its freeezzinnnnggg....

rc28 · 03-01-2008 10:40pm

Still snowing here! Flipping fantastic!:D:D
I've heard that beyond fairyhouse in direction of Dublin there is nothing at all- we are very lucky

slainte13 · 03-01-2008 10:41pm

started up here again about ten miles from Navan accumlating again work not looking good:D

Danno · 03-01-2008 10:48pm

It seems that the vortex is pulling the showers down towards Kilkenny/Carlow via Portlaoise/Kildare and dying out along the way... http://www.meteox.com/gmap.aspx?zoom=5&lat=52.908902047770255&lon=-1.845703125 If only that vortex sank down over the Wicklow Mountains!

SpitfireIV · 03-01-2008 10:48pm

Just seen the Beeb forecast, and according to them, even as early as 8am tomorrow the front is to move in from the West, they showed rain for the most of Ireland with a small bit of snow for the north midlands.

Danno · 03-01-2008 10:52pm

That front appears to have split in two? http://www.sat24.com/frame.php?html=zoom&xas=213&yas=186

Gonzo · 03-01-2008 10:53pm

Is there any chance of that front falling as snow over the snowfields of meath and louth and staying as snow? it happened before in the past during a rain forecast.

Easterly Blast Part III(potential snow for east)

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