Severe weather: Snow and Ice and sub zero temperatures from Thursday

Figuramatyi · 13-12-2010 1:07pm

Brenireland wrote: »

Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow I mean we gotta love every bit of snow we get don't we...

In Ireland, especially here in the West yep, we have to cherish every flake

I am actually leaving for my country 2morrow, and I was expecting to see some snow there as well (chances are good), but I kinda wish I stayed here for this weekend, as it looks crazy exciting, for a fan of snow

Well, you can't be in 2 places at the same time, anyhow. Not to mention that snow is expected there on the weekend, too

vibe666 · 13-12-2010 1:13pm

would anyone be able to give a rough estimate for the south east of the UK around cambridgeshire please? it's just that my mum is there and she's a pensioner living on her own so I want to make sure she's well prepared for what might come.

been trying to send her some cash via western union all morning to make sure she can afford to keep her heating going, but the poxy "verified by visa" thing keeps crashing out, grr! :mad:

probably as good a time as any for everyone to think about any elderly relatives who might need a hand getting ready for the cold weather. you might be able to help by insulating any drafty doors or windows or helping to make sure they're all set for heating fuel and basic necessities before it gets too bad.

smodgley · 13-12-2010 1:19pm

vibe666 wrote: »

would anyone be able to give a rough estimate for the south east of the UK around cambridgeshire please? it's just that my mum is there and she's a pensioner living on her own so I want to make sure she's well prepared for what might come.been trying to send her some cash via western union all morning to make sure she can afford to keep her heating going, but the poxy "verified by visa" thing keeps crashing out, grr! :mad:

probably as good a time as any for everyone to think about any elderly relatives who might need a hand getting ready for the cold weather. you might be able to help by insulating any drafty doors or windows or helping to make sure they're all set for heating fuel and basic necessities before it gets too bad.

well said !!!!!!!!!!!

13-12-2010 1:21pm

vibe666 wrote: »

would anyone be able to give a rough estimate for the south east of the UK around cambridgeshire please? it's just that my mum is there and she's a pensioner living on her own so I want to make sure she's well prepared for what might come.

been trying to send her some cash via western union all morning to make sure she can afford to keep her heating going, but the poxy "verified by visa" thing keeps crashing out, grr! :mad:

probably as good a time as any for everyone to think about any elderly relatives who might need a hand getting ready for the cold weather. you might be able to help by insulating any drafty doors or windows or helping to make sure they're all set for heating fuel and basic necessities before it gets too bad.

Go into your local bank and do an international transfer.
It will be there in 3 days and is cheaper.
They charge €20 iirc for same day or next day transfers but normal ones go through in 3 to 5 working days.

I don't know specifically the forecast for your Mums area but TBH when dealing with a pensioner,it's best to assume the worst.It's better to be prepared than to be caught out.
It's also better to be prepared even if nothing happens.

13-12-2010 1:24pm

Sponge Bob wrote: »

The and Wickila only 33KG

yeah mean we might get more on top of the metres of the stuff on the hills here already?
God help us if the winds go Easterly if thats what a nw brings...

Relax though folks all those charts while they look yummy have been basically been binned by the US weather department as the gfs midnight run was cack according to them.

Pangea · 13-12-2010 1:28pm

Given -6 tonight and thats before the cold spell comes! :eek:

Newtown90 · 13-12-2010 1:30pm

Brenireland wrote: »

what are the chances of an Upgrade.....

Going home for xmas the 23rd so it better not be too bad:D:D:D

Figuramatyi · 13-12-2010 1:31pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Relax though folks all those charts while they look yummy have been basically been binned by the US weather department as the gfs midnight run was cack according to them.

Would you care to cite any source for this? I'd be highly interested in what they mean (as I hated the 00z very much, was showing a warm mucky Xmas for my region....)

mojopolo · 13-12-2010 1:39pm

Metoffice.gov.uk have just issued severe weather warnings for Thursday and Friday with up to 20cms of snow in places by midday Friday

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/ni/ni_forecast_warnings.html
Heavy Snow1200 Thu 161200 Fri 17Snow showers will become increasingly frequent and heavy through Thursday with accumulations of 5 to 10 cm in general, but locally 20 cm by midday Friday. Snow will be accompanied by strong northerly winds leading to some drifting.
This is expected to cause disruption to travel networks.
Issued at: 1157 Mon 13 Dec

vibe666 · 13-12-2010 1:39pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Go into your local bank and do an international transfer.
It will be there in 3 days and is cheaper.
They charge €20 iirc for same day or next day transfers but normal ones go through in 3 to 5 working days.

i've done that before, but she gets means tested for the meagre sum they give her so if i start paying money directly into her bank account the government might decide to reduce the amount they give her.

i spoke to her last night and she told me that they had put up her gas & electric bill from £65 per month to £95 and they sent her a letter to say its going up to £120 per month in January. she then went on to say that she turned down the heating to try and save money and had started using a couple of blankets and hot water bottle in the evenings to keep her warm. :mad:

whatever happens i'm going to do my best to make sure she's okay, but it would be nice if i can tell her if she's going to get snow or not and how cold its likely to get.

Sponge Bob · 13-12-2010 1:45pm

You can always bung cash into her Gas supplier. eg

https://www.britishgas.co.uk/Make-A-Payment/Personnel-Details-Entry/

13-12-2010 1:45pm

@vibe,it's going to get sub zero maximums by day over there,I've no doubt about that.
Snow is harder to quantify or position.
Theres a regional forum for the southeast over on netweather if you want to pose your question there.

Figuramatyi wrote: »

Would you care to cite any source for this? I'd be highly interested in what they mean (as I hated the 00z very much, was showing a warm mucky Xmas for my region....)

Nws in the states is my source.I don't have a link on my phone or even a handy way of copying or pasting one.
I haven't read what they've said about the 6z gfs as they haven't published those comments yet I think,not that I've seen anyhow.

GavinH · 13-12-2010 1:55pm

Irelands Weather Network got mentioned on Corks 96fm. As did the weather warning and Peters forecast.

leahyl · 13-12-2010 2:00pm

GavinH wrote: »

Irelands Weather Network got mentioned on Corks 96fm. As did the weather warning and Peters forecast.

What do you think GavinH? Could this be Cork's time to shine?!:D

Wibbler · 13-12-2010 2:04pm

I bet there will be a lot of this later in the week:

http://xkcd.com/831/

Iancar29 · 13-12-2010 2:06pm

Wish i wasnt in work the weekend

.... im gonna miss refreshing the page every 2 minutes

snow ghost · 13-12-2010 2:10pm

Iancar29 wrote: »

Wish i wasnt in work the weekend

Does it get warm in that Santa suit? :pac:

Newtown90 · 13-12-2010 2:18pm

What a time to have damn college exams!!

Grrrrrrrr...... This thread will be much more interested than study come thursday!:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::eek:

GavinH · 13-12-2010 2:19pm

leahyl wrote: »

What do you think GavinH? Could this be Cork's time to shine?!:D

TBH I just don't know. Everything looks right, but we have been let down so often. I wouldn't be betting my house on it. But I am hopeful. Fingers crossed.

smodgley · 13-12-2010 2:21pm

RTE weather after the news says turning wintery at the weekend,

esposito · 13-12-2010 2:26pm

Iancar29 wrote: »

Wish i wasnt in work the weekend .... im gonna miss refreshing the page every 2 minutes

Ha me too:(

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 13-12-2010 2:33pm

Im off work after Wednesday so BRING IT ON !!!

Dean.Tamkin · 13-12-2010 2:36pm

QQ . I havent a clue what any of those charts mean, so could someone just tell me in plain understandable english .
1. Is it gonna snow
2. if so how much/bad (N east area)
3. is this just all speculation

Jumpy · 13-12-2010 2:37pm

leahyl wrote: »

What do you think GavinH? Could this be Cork's time to shine?!:D

Well the only way you can polish a turd is when its frozen solid.

Big Daddy Cool · 13-12-2010 2:40pm

good lord, just when i taught last nights weather chat here could'nt get more hazardous for my health, i watch the met eireann forecast where they say it will turn wintry later in the week, then i log in here and am greeted with the headline severe weather: snow, ice and sub zero temperatures from thursday :eek:.

WolfeIRE · 13-12-2010 2:42pm

GavinH wrote: »

Irelands Weather Network got mentioned on Corks 96fm. As did the weather warning and Peters forecast.

Irish Weather Online:)

Wolfe
PR Department

123balltv · 13-12-2010 2:43pm

I dont believe it what a treat more snow confirmed on RTE/BBC aswell
Mother nature is spoiling us

WolfeIRE · 13-12-2010 2:45pm

http://www.accuweather.com/ukie/severe.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&warning=131157_EGRR_HEAVY_SNOW.HTML

severe warning issued for UK

snow ghost · 13-12-2010 2:45pm

WolfeIRE wrote: »

Irish Weather Online:)

Wolfe
PR Department

When you're constantly on the radio in New Zealand, then you can boast Wolfe.

WolfeIRE · 13-12-2010 2:46pm

snow ghost wrote: »

When you're constantly on the radio in New Zealand, then you can boast Wolfe.

i can never see the moon in west clare SG. Too cloudy

Severe weather: Snow and Ice and sub zero temperatures from Thursday

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