Band of rain/sleet/snow pushing up from the south 29th+30th Dec - Snowstorm or not?

WolfeIRE

This radar shows that the front has stalled. When it retreats south I don't know. http://www.sat24.com/Region.aspx?country=gb&sat=ir&type=loop and http://www.yr.no/satellitt/1.5941760

munsterlegend

inabina wrote: »

i would not be too concerned with lack of precip coming up from the south, this band will just pivot on the country and hopefully turn into a stubborn wave and will "develop a mind of its own" as the eagle would say

hmm just seems to be going north and east at the moment! doesn't seem to be tracking anyway south at all which is a little worrying if south of the pivot line!

mad DIY

opr wrote: »

If places get significant falls over the next few days plus with more falls likely to come further down the line and seemingly no end to the cold snap itself this could surely get fairly nasty for alot of the country ?

Opr

Actually, although I'm disppointed at not seeing any snow yet, tbh I am dreading next week when I have to go back to work and may be trying to commute through more of it than I would wish to see. tbh I think its a bit lucky that the rain over Dublin today didn't come down as snow - that rain was very heavy and if it had been snow instead the city would have been completely paralysed with everyone up to their knees in it.

nacho libre

opr wrote: »

seemingly no end to the cold snap itself this could surely get fairly nasty for alot of the country ?

Opr

at the risk of spoiling the party. given we our surrounded by the sea, the atlantic could breakthrough at anytime despite what models may predict for five or six days time. indeed the system in five days coming from the south could go much further north than anticipitated and end up displacing the really cold over us.
it is less likely to happen given other parameters are currently in our favour, but what we can say is if the nao goes into positive territory there is a greater chance of mike65's wishes being granted:P

WolfeIRE

cherryghost wrote: »

heavy snow for a time in longford now.

roads are slushy. paths are very dangerous and slippy.

where abouts in Longord if you do not mind me asking?

patneve

Wibbler wrote: »

What's got it snowing in the west and not in Dublin when cold air is supposed to be coming from the east? Local cold already in place?

the wind is coming from the irish sea thus raising the temperatures a bit. Valentia (Kerry) which is normally always 3 to 4 degrees warmer than dublin is now COLDER than Dublin (just an example).

leahyl

mad DIY wrote: »

Actually, although I'm disppointed at not seeing any snow yet, tbh I am dreading next week when I have to go back to work and may be trying to commute through more of it than I would wish to see. tbh I think its a bit lucky that the rain over Dublin today didn't come down as snow - that rain was very heavy and if it had been snow instead the city would have been completely paralysed with everyone up to their knees in it.

Yes i would also prefer the snow before i go back to work but knowing my luck there'll be a blizzard next week in Cork and everywhere else will be bone dry!:rolleyes:

Tactical

Good evening gang

Ready for another ride on the rollercoaster

Sleet here in West Limerick which is turning increasingly to snow. The snow is sticking and the road is pretty slushy and if it freezes it'll be a replay of the past week again.

Plenty of grub in the cupboard (and that's just for tonight's boards viewing:p).

Deep Easterly

WolfeIRE wrote: »

This radar shows that the front has stalled. When it retreats south I don't know. http://www.sat24.com/Region.aspx?country=gb&sat=ir&type=loop and http://www.yr.no/satellitt/1.5941760

It will probably waver over the next 24hrs Wolf. As the low deepens a little tomorrow it may just bulge it northwards a little again before it rapidly skirts away to the south.

inabina

mad DIY wrote: »

Actually, although I'm disppointed at not seeing any snow yet, tbh I am dreading next week when I have to go back to work and may be trying to commute through more of it than I would wish to see. tbh I think its a bit lucky that the rain over Dublin today didn't come down as snow - that rain was very heavy and if it had been snow instead the city would have been completely paralysed with everyone up to their knees in it.

isn't that we want? we want this city to be up to its neck in snow!:D That is my whole point in existing on earth

K-9

leahyl wrote: »

Come on the pool! God knows they need a win...:rolleyes:

You'd enjoy the game. Apparently it's snowing in Villa Park!

leahyl

K-9 wrote: »

You'd enjoy the game. Apparently it's snowing in Villa Park!

I think i'll go watch that now.....!!:D Get a little look at Gerrard too while i'm at it...!

snow ghost

The Pool will lose to Villa tonight.

Rougies

Wibbler wrote: »

Temp now 4C here in Swords. Moderate precipitation in the form of cold rain with drops of colder rain mixed in.

Brilliant!

cherryghost

WolfeIRE wrote: »

where abouts in Longord if you do not mind me asking?

im actually outside longford town. its heavier in the town itself, but i live just 5 miles northwards

inabina

anyone suffering from "lack of snow depression"? As I child I used to look out the window and watch the sleet bashing against the window and pray it would turn to snow. I would get sad when it did not happen. Now I have you folks to keep up my spirits.

WolfeIRE

anyone else with a snow report. I HAVE to watch Liverpool game too:D

leahyl

snow ghost wrote: »

The Pool will lose to Villa tonight.

Probably....:rolleyes:

leahyl

WolfeIRE wrote: »

anyone else with a snow report. I HAVE to watch Liverpool game too:D

No you don't - it'll end in tears Wolfe mark my words!!:D

stay on here with us!!

Wibbler

leahyl wrote: »

Probably....:rolleyes:

Let's keep it on topic shall we ("where's me snow?")

Pangea

So can someone summarise where the heaviest snowfall has been so far?
Are we talking inches yet?
This thread is impossible to keep track off unless I quite living and keep clicking refresh :P

leahyl

leahyl wrote: »

I think i'll go watch that now.....!!:D Get a little look at Gerrard too while i'm at it...!

You're hilarious leahyl

snaps

Look at all the snow at Villa park!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

leahyl

Wibbler wrote: »

Let's keep it on topic shall we ("where's me snow?")

why am i the only one that gets taken up for commenting on it??!!:D

snow ghost

"Let's keep it on topic shall we ("where's me snow?") "

- Villa Park

Supercell

Its rather frustrating, 32.5mm precip so far today here.
I can SEE the snowline in the fields above me, but its still above me.
So close i can almost touch it, not fair!

munsterlegend

WolfeIRE wrote: »

This radar shows that the front has stalled. When it retreats south I don't know. http://www.sat24.com/Region.aspx?country=gb&sat=ir&type=loop and http://www.yr.no/satellitt/1.5941760

is there not more precipitation coming in from the west and south on this chart? or am i reading it wrong?

AntiRip

I can officially say it's snowing heavy in North Kerry

WolfeIRE

AntiRip wrote: »

I can officially say it's snowing heavy in North Kerry

whereabouts please?

paddybar

snow ghost wrote: »

The Pool will lose to Villa tonight.

sadly as a pool fan I fear you are right