The Big Freeze ( Saturday 9th January 2010 )

isle of man

Weathercheck wrote: »

I notice on the satellite there a bigger bank of cloud moving across from the south of IOM, wonder will it bring more persisten snow shower or just nothing?

yep can see that out the window, missed us the bugger

roryc1

Look at the D/P on M2 -6 WOW

irishmotorist

WolfeIRE wrote: »

HIRLAM for Monday AM. Snow all over the country.

This shows heavy precip for dublin region.

I still think the midlands and south west will see the heaviest precip over next 36 hrs. Overall though most places should see a good dumping.

To view the HIRLAM charts go to http://www.dmi.dk/dmi/index/danmark/vejrkort.htm

then click on nedbor

I'm not used to these, but it looks like we're going to get blanketted tomorrow and it's just going to get blanketier as the day goes on.

Assuming that some of the posters on this forum are adults (like me), I'm delighted to find so many snow lovers. I thought I was a bit strange so always kept it to myself. Now I'm out!

quinnthebin

gizzo123 wrote: »

Have to travel from Kerry to Donegal for exams (by car)

Thinking of going today - what do you think? Worried bout
road conditons and safety - would you do it?

I do not know if the exams will be postponed and I do not
want to miss them - any advice on journey?

Gizzo:(

just heard on radio that exams in Letterkenny scheduled for Monday postponed.

though you may be halfway there by now

jenzz

irishmotorist wrote: »

I'm not used to these, but it looks like we're going to get blanketted tomorrow and it's just going to get blanketier as the day goes on.

Assuming that some of the posters on this forum are adults (like me), I'm delighted to find so many snow lovers. I thought I was a bit strange so always kept it to myself. Now I'm out!

Lol+ ME - Im here since December 18th reliving my childhood

Bored out of my skull here in Lucan. I wish it would snow again.

Tom Cruises Left Nut

irishmotorist wrote: »

I'm not used to these, but it looks like we're going to get blanketted tomorrow and it's just going to get blanketier as the day goes on.

Assuming that some of the posters on this forum are adults (like me), I'm delighted to find so many snow lovers. I thought I was a bit strange so always kept it to myself. Now I'm out!

Its a big step man, welcome to the club !!! haha

The_Conductor

Alicat wrote: »

This one?

I didn't dare shut it in case I couldn't find it again

http://www.yr.no/satellitt/1.5941760

Its Norwegian- not from the Netherlands
Nice find whoever found it btw

bryaner

WolfeIRE wrote: »

HIRLAM for Monday AM. Snow all over the country.

This shows heavy precip for dublin region.

I still think the midlands and south west will see the heaviest precip over next 36 hrs. Overall though most places should see a good dumping.

To view the HIRLAM charts go to http://www.dmi.dk/dmi/index/danmark/vejrkort.htm

then click on nedbor

Don't mind the attached.

Jaysus i like the look of that

Mental Mickey

Probably a stupid, obvious answer to this, but in relation to weather, what does the word "marginal" mean??

Snowaddict

Good Afternoon,

Confidence & Risk - 90%

[Note: Conifdence & Risk refers to the overall event taking place, not the nature of precipitation as this is extremely difficult to forecast]

The latest 12Z UKMO NAE Guidance has now become available & indicates that persistent but relatively light snowfall will gradually develop from mid morning tomorrow morning, spreading across many parts of the country during the afternoon. There are indications that conditions may be more marginal in coastal areas of the East & Southeast, however it is impossible to predict with certainty marginality in this circumstance. Again, prior to the arrival of the main area of precipitation, relatively light snow showers are possible in both Eastern & Southern areas.

UKMO - NAE - 12Z - Sunday 06.00



UKMO - NAE - 12Z - Sunday 12.00



For the total land area being affected by this event, conditions are not being indicated as marginal, until Monday, in the majority of areas.

UKMO - FAX - T+24



At 12 Hours Sunday, an Anticyclone of 1039mb is centred over Scandinavia. A complex frontal feature extending into the UK & Continental Europe approaches from the East/Southeast. Moderate Easterly winds persist across Ireland, with 850mb temperatures generally ranging -8 to -9. 850mb temperatures will rise slowly later overnight & into Monday, especially further Southwest. DAM Heights will remain at or below 528 until about 6PM Sunday, slowly rising overnight and into Monday, from the south as the main complex frontal feature moves slowly northwards.

UKMO - FAX T+36

A large portion of the country remains under supporting 528 DAM Air, an area from Wexford, through Wicklow and Dublin has DAM air with values of 529, indicating the risk of marginality. Winds remain moderate to strong, Easterly in direction.



UKMO - FAX - T+48

At 12 Hours Monday, the latest UKMO Fax Chart has the majority of the country under 528 DAM air, even those areas which have had slightly warming DAM air at T+36.



Summary

In summary, there are no changes to the forecast in light of the latest Guidance. Light snow showers are possible (Risk 70%) in Eastern and Southeastern areas from mid morning tomorrow, becoming more widespread & persistent towards 12 Noon. During the afternoon they will gradually spread to the rest of the country. There is the risk of precipitation turning to more of a wintry mix, especially along Eastern & Southeastern coasts, later tomorrow.

Total Accumulations of 2CM - 10CM are possible, accumulations highest in the South & Southeast & over High Ground. Those living on High Ground should be aware of possible disruption of transportation due to snowfall.

SA

Rougies

Yep, that line of cloud seems to be generating a nice bit of precip heading for the Dublin/North Wicklow area

http://www.met.ie/latest/rainfall_radar.asp

paddybar

irishmotorist wrote: »

I'm not used to these, but it looks like we're going to get blanketted tomorrow and it's just going to get blanketier as the day goes on.

Assuming that some of the posters on this forum are adults (like me), I'm delighted to find so many snow lovers. I thought I was a bit strange so always kept it to myself. Now I'm out!

I'm a grandfather and I got hooked on snowporn at the start of december

Pangea

Sky news was talking about it gettin warmer next weekend , oh well still an epic week of a freeze to look forward to.

Bishop_Donal

irishmotorist wrote: »

I'm not used to these, but it looks like we're going to get blanketted tomorrow and it's just going to get blanketier as the day goes on.

Assuming that some of the posters on this forum are adults (like me), I'm delighted to find so many snow lovers. I thought I was a bit strange so always kept it to myself. Now I'm out!

Personally it's the disruption and panic that it causes is what I love. If we could get three hard blasts of it over the coming week, it would be fantastic. We need an 1982 again.

I only starting read this board at the start of last week. The standard of the discussion / analysis is outstanding. I really didn't realise that there are so many people with such indepth knowledge & interest of weather patterns in this country. That is the bit that has left me dumbfounded.

bryaner

bryaner wrote: »

Jaysus i like the look of that

Me too holy Cow.

Mental Mickey

ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Mental Mickey

Bishop_Donal wrote: »

Personally it's the disruption and panic that it causes is what I love. If we could get three hard blasts of it over the coming week, it would be fantastic. We need an 1982 again.

I only starting read this board at the start of last week. The standard of the discussion / analysis is outstanding. I really didn't realise that there are so many people with such indepth knowledge & interest of weather patterns in this country. That is the bit that has left me dumbfounded.

Personally, I don't. Being a disabled person, this kind of weather renders people like me housebound.

Rougies

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Personally, I don't. Being a disabled person, this kind of weather renders people like me housebound.

I'm sure what he meant by that was the togetherness and sense of community it brings

Alicat

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Personally, I don't. Being a disabled person, this kind of weather renders people like me housebound.

Do you have access to all the facilities you require for the next while?

Mental Mickey

Alicat wrote: »

Do you access to all the facilities you require for the next while?

Yep.

jenzz

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Personally, I don't. Being a disabled person, this kind of weather renders people like me housebound.

Mickey , where are you based ? Do you have enough of everything or need anything ?

Alicat

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Yep.

Well no harm done in being a little housebound for a short while. Not the end of the world It'll pass in a few days.

Mental Mickey

jenzz wrote: »

Mickey , where are you based ? Do you have enough of everything or need anything ?

I'm in Dublin. I'm ok...........I live with family.

leahyl

munsterlegend wrote: »

uk met office don't have it marginal - now i know they are not the same as us. certainly there is always a risk but there is a lot of things as the experts have outlined in our favour this time.

irishmotorist wrote: »

I'm not used to these, but it looks like we're going to get blanketted tomorrow and it's just going to get blanketier as the day goes on.

Assuming that some of the posters on this forum are adults (like me), I'm delighted to find so many snow lovers. I thought I was a bit strange so always kept it to myself. Now I'm out!

Hehe!:D

smccarrick

smccarrick wrote: »

Its Norwegian- not from the Netherlands
Nice find whoever found it btw

This one by any chance www.knmi.nl

google nederlands weer for some more

Jip

Bishop_Donal wrote: »

Personally it's the disruption and panic that it causes is what I love. If we could get three hard blasts of it over the coming week, it would be fantastic. We need an 1982 again.

You're not very mature are you ?

Bishop_Donal

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Personally, I don't. Being a disabled person, this kind of weather renders people like me housebound.

Apols for that. No offence intended. Never even looked at it that way tbh.

Mental Mickey

Bishop_Donal wrote: »

Apols for that. No offence intended. Never even looked at it that way tbh.

Just think a bit before ya type!

Alicat

Jip wrote: »

You're not very mature are you ?

I don't think that's a very fair comment.

I find it all quite exciting too. As long as people are being looked after I don't see any problem with enjoying the change of scenery!