Sunday: Sleet and Snow - Connaught, Leinster, Ulster

Supercell

Felixdhc wrote: »

Just back from Glendalough and what a day it was! Absolutely amazing up there, apart from the odd 80's winter, I have never seen as much snow. We tried to get up towards Sally Gap but my car was having none of it - simply would not go forward so headed back to Glendalough via Annamoe.

Amazing how much the snow depth increased as we got higher up, went from about 4 inches lower down to at least two feet in parts - I know because I stood in some places where the snow went way over my knee. Hard work getting up to the top, tough work walking up at the best of times, let alone with snow depth increasing with every step! Regret not investing in some proper hiking shoes and not just regular runners.

What's the chances of this still being the case by next weekend? I need another fix.

Big delay on the way back though as the road was all clogged up with cars - clever people had decided to park where they pleased and caused quite a traffic jam :mad:

Took lots of photos so will pop some up later.

Really great day, recommend anyone who can to get up there while it lasts, a sight to behold.

Nice description
Sounds like you had a good day out, this snow is really something, looking forward to a fresh layer tomorrow here

Scubadevils

Jake1 wrote: »

to good to be true

Oh well, roll on next year

No, roll on next week and the rest of winter

Scubadevils

Supercell wrote: »

Nice description
Sounds like you had a good day out, this snow is really something, looking forward to a fresh layer tomorrow here

Yeah its amazing, I really do envy you and others living up around that way. An amazing part of the country, regardless of snow. Now, if only it was possible to sell houses!!!

you think we'll get snow in Dublin next week,?

( Im sounding desparate

Redsunset

Jake1 wrote: »

you think we'll get snow in Dublin next week,?

( Im sounding desparate

GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT.:D

Lumi

Thanks redsunset! Not often we see a gorgeous white blob over Galway!! Really enjoying your posts on the Strat Warming too- great stuff!!

Supercell

Felixdhc wrote: »

Yeah its amazing, I really do envy you and others living up around that way. An amazing part of the country, regardless of snow. Now, if only it was possible to sell houses!!!

I'm only renting here unfortunately, longer the housing bust lasts the more likely I'll be able to afford a gaff here which is what I really would like.
As long as I have a job I'll continue to save and wait for that wonderful day I can buy a gaff in the Laragh/Annamoe/Roundwood area!

Pangea

Felixdhc wrote: »

No, roll on next week and the rest of winter

Exactly!

Fionagus

Fionagus wrote: »

Thanks redsunset! Not often we see a gorgeous white blob over Galway!! Really enjoying your posts on the Strat Warming too- great stuff!!

here Here! Ive have such a blast on these boards, watching and trying to learn. You people are great, its brilliant learning about the weather. Ive learn more here than when I was at school:)
The anticipation is great, even if we dont get much. I'll be up at 8 in morning to see.:)

Scubadevils

Supercell wrote: »

I'm only renting here unfortunately, longer the housing bust lasts the more likely I'll be able to afford a gaff here which is what I really would like.
As long as I have a job I'll continue to save and wait for that wonderful day I can buy a gaff in the Laragh/Annamoe/Roundwood area!

I can well imagine, how long have you been living up there now?

ninebeanrows

Looking at tomorrow looks like some areas could do very well, Especially the north midlands and Ulster.

Could see snow all the way through with upto 15cms possible on hilly parts.

Could be a few cms in Dublin by 11am.

Expect the precip to reach Dublin by 8am, a hard frost on the turf and 850hpa temps not going to high.

Should be snow.

My husband and daughter think Im a nut, because I get so excited about snow.
But, I think, in the middle of all the bad news from the Gov all week, the anticipation of snow, has brought out the inner child in us all. We can still be awed by Mother Nature. Its great.

Redsunset

IS THIS COMING IN MUCH QUICKER?

http://satellite.netweather.tv/noaa-15-02071648-mcir.jpg

Pangea

Weathercheck wrote: »

Looking at tomorrow looks like some areas could do very well, Especially the north midlands and Ulster.

Could see snow all the way through with upto 15cms possible on hilly parts.

Could be a few cms in Dublin by 11am.

Expect the precip to reach Dublin by 8am, a hard frost on the turf and 850hpa temps not going to high.

Should be snow.

Hopefully south donegal will get some of this ,although i heard its not gona last, it will be gone tomoro nite or something.

Thanks WC !:D

Darwin

Hope we get something out of this front, snowed here last Monday for about 10 minutes and that was it!

filo87

Are we likely to see any snow at all in the south?

Redsunset

Darwin wrote: »

Hope we get something out of this front, snowed here last Monday for about 10 minutes and that was it!

BLOODY HELL WHERE ARE YOU.I GOT LOADS.PUT A PIC UP TOO

Supercell

filo87 wrote: »

Are we likely to see any snow at all in the south?

In Cork, maybe briefly, I wouldn't expect there to be anything lying after the front clears there though.

ninebeanrows

EIDW 071700Z 0718/0818 33010KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 0810/0813 15015KT 4000 RASN BKN010 TEMPO 0810/0812 1200 SN BKN004 TEMPO 0813/0818 SHRASN SHGS BKN018CB

Basically they don't know either!

The tafs seem to have it arriving at 9am in the morning at Dub Airport.

Temporary Rain/Snow
Temporary Snow

Then Showers of Rain/Snow

Doyler1981

is there much of a chance for Kilcock to see snow tomorrow morning?

Darwin

redsunset wrote: »

BLOODY HELL WHERE ARE YOU.I GOT LOADS.PUT A PIC UP TOO

Mountrath...less than 10 miles away from a snowfest in Abbeyleix!

Supercell

Interesting taf that, no prob 30 just simple SN between 10 and 12, expect the forum to go nutz then , the wailing will commence around 14:00 lollers!

glossy

Jake1 wrote: »

My husband and daughter think Im a nut, because I get so excited about snow.
But, I think, in the middle of all the bad news from the Gov all week, the anticipation of snow, has brought out the inner child in us all. We can still be awed by Mother Nature. Its great.

at least im not alone than

danni2

Well the ground should be frozen sold as the front moves in, so snow should stick easy (if it does snow)

darkman2

60hrs out. Alot of snow for many away from the coasts if this came off.




As for tomorrow - it's snow to rain really. I don't expect much but any snow that does fall should settle on the ground. A few cm's. Maybe a dusting here before turning to rain.

Supercell

I fugging rescheduled my flights to thursday ..wtf!!

pistolpetes11

I wish that front was moving over me now ! In Newbridge its currently its -0.4c and a dp of -3.9c,

Here's to hoping that i have a morning full of the white stuff, I went up to the Curragh in the last few days and it looked amazing , I will make sure to have the camera with me in the morning if we get a result

peasant

the front is due to hit the soutwest in the next half hour

http://www.raintoday.co.uk/

Min

Darwin wrote: »

Mountrath...less than 10 miles away from a snowfest in Abbeyleix!

I bet there is snow close to Durrow, to the hills to the east of Carlow town and back around to here to a few miles from Kilkenny city.
Looking at the satellite maps today one could see the Castlecomer plateau sticking out white.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlecomer_Plateau