Cold Spell Discussion (22/12/09) (Freeze continues across country)

thecretinhop

hi, what on earth do the 12 or 6 thing mean

WolfeIRE

thecretinhop wrote: »

hi, what on earth do the 12 or 6 thing mean

hour in day 12zmeans midday

maquiladora

thecretinhop wrote: »

hi, what on earth do the 12 or 6 thing mean

the different times that the computer forecast model is run, 6am, 12pm etc.

super_furry

So there's still not much chance of any snow in Dublin over the next few days?

ellieh1

A photo of the fog coming down in Limerick city taken at 4pm.

Iancar29

Snow for the east for christmas day or at least New Years!

That would make me happy, sick of this cold without seeing any snow here in dublin!.... And i mean SNOW !, Not like the "dust" tat fell a few days ago!

glossy

Iancar29 wrote: »

Snow for the east for christmas day or at least New Years!

That would make me happy, sick of this cold without seeing any snow here in dublin!.... And i mean SNOW !, Not like the "dust" tat fell a few days ago!

:D:D:D thanks i think you just given me an early Christmas surprises prezzie or the best New Year welcome ever ....

WolfeIRE

Leahyl/Munster Legend - At least Cork got 338% the normal sunshine. Makes up for all that rain ye got last month

Sierra Oscar

Feels like its freezing outside already.

Pangea

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

Feels like its freezing outside already.

Do yous ever get snow in Tippeary? Its one place i never heard much about weather wise! , apart from the flooding of course!

fintonie

WolfeIRE wrote: »

Leahyl/Munster Legend - At least Cork got 338% the normal sunshine. Makes up for all that rain ye got last month

I bet you dont get those figures in the summer:)

snaps

freezing here now in mayo, -.2c

billy the squid

Fog in Limerick at around 1625 hrs.

billy the squid

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

Feels like its freezing outside already.

Shannon back to zero at 4pm

Shane Slv

Still no snow here:(.
But i suppose frost is better then rain.!

Pics from this morning:



Their is a frozen lake under all that fog. It can support my weight but its very deep so i wasent going to rick it:)



My drive way Very slippery!



Spider Web On post box



Flodded road frozen

billy the squid

North Kerry and West Limerick should be in for some precip round about now.

Elmo5

What do the latest GFS runs means for south of the country and the east over Christmas eve or Christmas day?

Looks like there could be a chance of a dusting? what do the experts think?

Ricky91t

Nice pics,But any chance you could make them abit smaller?:eek:

Ricky91t

billy the squid wrote: »

North Kerry and West Limerick should be in for some precip round about now.

Will keep a look out

maquiladora

Elmo5 wrote: »

What do the latest GFS runs means for south of the country and the east over Christmas eve or Christmas day?

Looks like there could be a chance of a dusting? what do the experts think?

Hard to know, could be rain/sleet with snow on higher ground but its too far away to know for sure. North might have a better chance.

Graces7

:rolleyes:Jeepers; what happened to my screen?

Strrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeettttttttched sideways suddenly.

Elmo5

maquiladora wrote: »

Hard to know, could be rain/sleet with snow on higher ground but its too far away to know for sure. North might have a better chance.

Thanks! still a bit of hope

Ricky91t

Graces7 wrote: »

:rolleyes:Jeepers; what happened to my screen?

Strrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeettttttttched sideways suddenly.

It's cause high res images were posted!It'll be ok once we get on to the next page..

Anyway if anyone is interested I'll be uploading any frost/snow images here.

I won't be posting any of them as they don't really focus on the weather,But more how our pets are enjoying it!:p


All except this:

Sun sets on the field still covered in frost!:eek:

Pangea

Wile weather up here today , its been graupeling a lot today
A lot of thunder and lightening too , good big bangs . Since yesturday.

Porridgemonster

I was driving north on the M6 in the UK in a heavy snow shower on the way to the ferry in Liverpool and at about 15.23pm there was a loud bang and a flash and a rumbling of thunder which I can only presume was a lightning strike.Is this possible with heavy snow ??
Is there a site which shows lightning strikes ? sorry for being a bit off topic

maquiladora

12Z UKMO keeps the precip over the far southeast area the longest, from Wednesday evening to the early hours of Christmas morning. Could be interesting if it all goes the right side of marginal.

Redsunset

irishtimes.com - Last Updated: Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 16:27
Motorists urged to exercise caution due to icy roads


IRISH TIMES REPORTERS
Motorists have been warned to take care when driving as road conditions remain treacherous during the continuing cold spell.

A renewed weather warning from Met Éireann said very frosty conditions overnight have resulted in treacherous roads with patches of freezing fog in places.

Frost will linger in many areas, but most places will have a dry day with highest temperatures of 1 to 5 degrees. Further wintry showers of hail and snow are expected to affect Ulster and coastal areas of the west with the risk of isolated thunderstorms in the far northwest.

Tonight will be another very cold night as temperatures are forecast to reach -6C in some places with widespread severe frost and ice.
Met Éireann's Harm Luijkx said the weather will get slightly milder on Christmas Day. “In places where there is snow at the minute, temperatures could drop as low as -8C tomorrow night,” Mr Luijkx said. “It’s certainly very extreme. The lowest we’ve had is around minus 10 on record.”

Minister for Older People Áine Brady urged the elderly to take extra care during the current cold spell.

“While it can be expensive to heat the whole house, it is important that those rooms in use should be heated," she said. “It is possible to conserve energy and eliminate draughts by keeping internal doors closed to keep heat in the living area, and by draught-proofing external doors and windows.”

The Minister also advised neighbours to check on their elderly relatives.
The Garda and AA Roadwatch have warned motorists to be extra vigilant and drive with extreme care as icy conditions remain a problem for much of Munster and Connaught especially on secondary routes.

Although most main routes have been treated many road temperatures are still well below zero. In Roscommon, Leitrim and Clare gardaí are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel.

Chief Superintendent Aidan Reid said: "The low temperatures are adding an extra risk for road users, please ensure all the windows on your vehicle are clear and frost free before you begin your journey, leave sufficient time for your trip, and drive at an appropriate speed for the conditions.
AA Roadwatch warned drivers to exercise particular care on the N22 at Macroom, Killarney and the N18 at Ennis.

The N5 Swinford bypass also remains icy and it has started to snow in the area. There are treacherous conditions on the N16 Sligo to Enniskillen road between Blacklion & Glenfarne and on the N3 between Cavan and Virginia.
It is also icy in Cork, Galway and Limerick cities.

There are reports of bad conditions on higher ground especially on the Killakee Rd (R115), the Wicklow Gap and Sally Gap, Glencree and Roundwood.

Flights are operating as normal following the recent disruption with only standard delays reported at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports.
Bus Éireann has said it is experiencing disruption and slight delays to some services. Several Limerick city services are affected, with delays on services between Limerick and Shannon.

A Dub in Glasgo

Big dump of snow in Glasgow all afternoon. My sons are loving it

Graces7

That's odd; we have had no thunder or lightning up here.. Must be very local. Dog has not reacted in any way and she always does. Violently.

Yep; grapeshot down the chimney hissing on the fire.

And so cold.. just is too much this cold.

Pangea wrote: »

Wile weather up here today , its been graupeling a lot today
A lot of thunder and lightening too , good big bangs . Since yesturday.

billy the squid

-1 at Shannon.