Colder this week, some wintry/snow showers, widespread frost and ice.

Oneiric 3 · 18-12-2022 10:03am

Walked to the shop and back there this morning and almost had to crawl up. The whole street just one big black ice rink. So much for this 'milder' air. The ground is still frozen solid.

red_bairn · 18-12-2022 10:22am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120009233#Comment_120009233

Location?

4Ad · 18-12-2022 10:35am

8.0 c here in East Clare with a dirty cold wind making if feel colder..

nacho libre · 18-12-2022 10:40am

Those posters looking forward to the rain will likely change their mind about that after the next few days. After a prolonged dry and cold spell the Atlantic usually makes up for it! I just hope its not going to rule the roost for January.

Oneiric 3 · 18-12-2022 10:45am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120009259#Comment_120009259

..

mcburns07 · 18-12-2022 10:52am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120009293#Comment_120009293

In fairness it had its turn for the entirety of autumn 😅

nacho libre · 18-12-2022 11:02am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120009313#Comment_120009313

Oh please don't remind me of that. Haha.

Loughc · 18-12-2022 11:03am

Seeing as the cold snap is over now I want to thank all of the expert opinion and analysis over the past few weeks.

I only said in the winter thread a few months ago we don’t get frost anymore at least this winter we got frost, ice, snow, minus conditions. Im happy out now.

Now if we can curb this wind and rain sh1te!

Mantis Toboggan · 18-12-2022 11:11am

Nice to get a run in this morning without worrying about slipping. Having said that still some ice lingers on corners. Easterly breeze making it bitter.

esposito · 18-12-2022 11:41am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120009327#Comment_120009327

We certainly got our frost fix which was lovely. Now if we can get our snow fix in January please ;)

squarecircles · 18-12-2022 12:22pm

Aww, the artic days are gone, cold, crisp blazing winter sun illuminating everything in rich warm orange tones, crystal clear azure skies, sharp visibility and everything enhanced and clean looking as the light reflects of all the crystals, those artic nights, the novelty of watching the moon rise.

Now rain spluttering in your face, everything grey and gloomy, like a big massive wet fart being blown in your face, and miserable just the way Irish people like it.

Gonzo · 18-12-2022 12:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120009076#Comment_120009076

A week long spell of bitterly cold unstable easterlies to north-easterlies with non stop snow trains is exactly what we need. The recent cold spell was very enjoyable and a welcome change from all the rain that persisted for 3 months beforehand, however the lack of snow meant that the usual excitement factor was non existent, so if we do get another proper cold spell between now and mid February I would like to see more in the way of widespread snow with the next one!

Having said that I would welcome another spell of cold like the one we just had, anything is better than this Atlantic muck.

Cork Lass · 18-12-2022 12:36pm

I have to say that I absolutely loved the cold snap - I don't ever remember the place looking so picturesque with the beautiful white trees etc. We had no snow here in Cork but the hard frost made it look like snow and it was stunning but now the rain is back and everything is really drab looking. I really don't like this miserable damp weather.

CrowdedHouse · 18-12-2022 12:42pm

I like observing the weather I have no love for deep cold or snow and if I don't see another frost or flake of snow it won't bother me.

But whether we enjoy it or not we're powerless over the weather and just take it as it comes

Danno · 18-12-2022 1:56pm

Mild air well and truly in over southern Laois now. Currently 9.5c

11.0c is the months max so far. Likely to fall today.

.Donegal. · 18-12-2022 2:36pm

6c now. I think that’s the warmest it has been since the 5th.

Still 5c at knock and Malin. Valentia 13c

Storm 10 · 18-12-2022 2:50pm

Just a question last night ME said today would have rain with spot flooding and gale force to strong gale 9 Country wide here in Galway no rain and not a breeze since yesterday how is it so wrong or did it not arrive yet we did have a small amount of rain last night.

bad2thebone · 18-12-2022 2:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120009941#Comment_120009941

Offshore breeze mild and sunshine in lahinch 🤣🤣👍

Dazler97 · 18-12-2022 4:48pm

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Very tropical out at the moment, feels like Spain lol compared to last week

adocholiday · 18-12-2022 4:59pm

Incredibly humid here in South Wicklow. All windows in the house are steamed up outside and it actually feels milder outside than in!

Itssoeasy · 18-12-2022 5:07pm

Yes it’s mild in Cork but it’s also very foggy or misty.

AllForIt · 18-12-2022 6:00pm

Don't be fooled by these vastly increased temps, there are dangerous ice cubs still lurking out there today...

Dazler97 · 18-12-2022 6:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120010938#Comment_120010938

Omg what the hell is that from or did you purposely put water in and let it freeze like i would have

.Donegal. · 19-12-2022 12:13am

Back road between letterkenny and drumkeen was closed today due to widespread ice. “One motorist, who is stranded at the scene, said there are at least eight cars off the road there.”

One last hurrah

Meteorite58 · 19-12-2022 1:46am

Was walking beside the Shannon in North Kerry today with temperatures around 13C . Just a couple of Meters above sea level . One side of me only meters from the sea and in the field on the other side of me only a couple of meters away there were ponds with ice over an inch thick. Just shows you how cold the ground got over the week gone by. Was surprised to see ice that thick today given the salty environment.

greenspurs · 19-12-2022 9:35am

12deg this morning in Sth Kilkenny.

Condensation is the problem today !! And no colour coded warning for it !!

New Thread ? :)

Mooro · 19-12-2022 11:46am

21 degrees warmer this morning than Friday morning in Tullamore.

Mad stuff. Dark, wet and miserable.

Cluedo Monopoly · 19-12-2022 11:56am

I really miss the white grass and trees.

The highlight for me were the night walks in the cold crisp air and the clear starry skies - especially the night of the meteor shower. Unforgettable.

weatherfiend · 19-12-2022 11:57am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120003009#Comment_120003009

Turloughmore is gorgeous but you have captured it here beautifully doing it justice

Oneiric 3 · 19-12-2022 2:56pm

Pointless little fact. The cold spell which set on the 8th of this month sliced a massive 0.04c off the annual national mean for 2022 so far.

nacho libre · 19-12-2022 6:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120013512#Comment_120013512

As do I. I also miss the crunchy sound underfoot while walking through the rime.

Dazler97 · 19-12-2022 8:17pm

Massive low pressure will develop over the southwestern United States causing a rather extreme deep area of low pressure over the west by Friday and that in turn will push the higher pressure over Newfoundland and Greenland to carry the northerlys down towards us for Christmas eve but it's a head Melt because very mild area just to the south of us will also try push in so which one wins we'll find out by tomorrow or Wednesday

Commoner · 20-12-2022 1:18am

Last week was the first time I had to use a walking stick on the footpath because I am 6' 4" (193.04 cm) tall and none of the footpaths were salted near me.

Tabnabs · 20-12-2022 10:58am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120016636#Comment_120016636

Get yourself some ice grips for your shoes. Then you can walk, run or dance over the ice and never have to worry about looking an eijit again.

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Graces7 · 20-12-2022 12:02pm

Apocalyptic out here. Like being back in Orkney,, which is the most extreme thing to say re weather,,

Suddden gale-driven hailstorms. Hurled against the windows with sheer force.

Bitter cold.. Stove lit and electric fire on. Live now pay later,, I pity anyone has to be out out here in this.

All happily snugged in ! No problems.

West Mayo offshore. met ie mention winds of 80 - 100 and I can believe it

And the sun is trying to come out.. lol.

Stay safe and warm.. Over and out.

Cluedo Monopoly · 21-12-2022 12:01am

Serious drop in the water levels across the country after all the frosty weather. The risk of flooding has receded significantly as we head towards 2023.

Athlone (draining Lough Ree)

Realtime waterlevel

Dangan (draining Lough Corrib)

Realtime waterlevel

Graces7 · 21-12-2022 3:13am

Gale still raging and rain still battering the windows...

As a dear old lady I knew used to say, " It is down for the day!". or rather the week ...

Offshore Mayo. snugged in.

Meteorite58 · 21-12-2022 12:11pm

Mod Note: would be better to post daily observations in either the Winter thread or current weather thread please.

Will lock this thread for a couple of days and reopen as there may be stats to add later.

Thanks.

Colder this week, some wintry/snow showers, widespread frost and ice.

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