Winter 2011/2012

WolfeIRE

http://www.irishweatheronline.com/news/atmosphere/cold/colder-than-average-winter-forecast-for-ireland-and-uk/33130.html

NIALL D

nice , should be interesting to see what happens ...

Tom Cruises Left Nut

It all just makes me want it to be the end of November NOW ! :pac:

NIALL D

t|nt|n wrote: »

It all just makes me want it to be the end of November NOW ! :pac:

haha thats for sure ..

nacho libre

Bah I hate raw stats'. Personally I'll take a milder than average- or close to average winter overall every time, if it means we get one sustained period of very cold temperatures.

Min

WolfeIRE wrote: »

http://www.irishweatheronline.com/news/atmosphere/cold/colder-than-average-winter-forecast-for-ireland-and-uk/33130.html

Drier than normal, can see water restrictions in Dublin - dry weather and cold weather freezing pipes and people leaving their taps on...

I'd be happy to have the worst of winter over by the new year like last winter.

thetonynator

Min wrote: »

Drier than normal, can see water restrictions in Dublin - dry weather and cold weather freezing pipes and people leaving their taps on...

I'd be happy to have the worst of winter over by the new year like last winter.

Combined with Blessington lake being at it's lowest level in 35 years now, I can see serious problems looming in the future.

Sooner they start pumping from the Shannon to Dublin the better!!!

thetonynator

thetonynator wrote: »

Combined with Blessington lake being at it's lowest level in 35 years now, I can see serious problems looming in the future.

Sooner they start pumping from the Shannon to fixing the leaks in Dublin the better!!!

Fyp

thetonynator

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Fyp

Even if water loss was down to 5% there still won't be enough water in a few years time. It's at about 20% now.

If you saw that prime time program about it, you'd realise that this really is the only solution, the liffey simply can't provide enough water.

NIALL D

thetonynator wrote: »

Even if water loss was down to 5% there still won't be enough water in a few years time. It's at about 20% now.

If you saw that prime time program about it, you'd realise that this really is the only solution, the liffey simply can't provide enough water.

when was that program on ?? was it lately ?

weisses

WolfeIRE wrote: »

http://www.irishweatheronline.com/news/atmosphere/cold/colder-than-average-winter-forecast-for-ireland-and-uk/33130.html

Didn't they (he) not predict a warmer then average summer ? lotta BS imo

24 hours forecast seems difficult enough for most

morticia2

Min wrote: »

Drier than normal, can see water restrictions in Dublin - dry weather and cold weather freezing pipes and people leaving their taps on...

I'd imagine the torrential showers today might have done a bit of reservoir filling? Few more days like today....

srocliffe

morticia2 wrote: »

I'd imagine the torrential showers today might have done a bit of reservoir filling? Few more days like today....

More micro climates :-) it hasn't rained at all recently over this side of the city

thetonynator

NIALL D wrote: »

when was that program on ?? was it lately ?

Last week sometime I think. It's probably still on the RTE player.

Kippure

Heres James Maddens latest thoughts.


http://www.exactaweather.com/UK_Long_Range_Forecast.html

Autumn 2011




The UK can expect a similar theme to continue as we head into Autumn, with a notable increase in usual wind strengths for this time of year across many parts of the UK, that will result in frequent and potentially damaging gale force winds and strong stormy features throughout Autumn and Winter. Although some places further South may see some spells of settled weather at times, the general theme for Autumn as a whole looks largely wet and very windy with dominant grey skies. It will be generally unsettled and turn progressively colder with an early start to winter, especially more so in the regions of Scotland, Northern England, and Northern Ireland.

Winter 2011-12 Update

As we head towards winter, I expect to see the first signs of some moderate to heavy snowfalls as early as October or November in certain parts of the UK. In terms of the meteorological winter, I expect December, January, and February to experience below average temperatures, with the heaviest snowfalls occurring within the time frame of November to January across many parts of the UK.

The most important factor within our weather forecasting calculations is solar activity and other major natural factors that it influences. Radiant energy from the sun is the primary influence on both the earth's ocean and atmosphere.

Low solar activity and ocean behaviour alter atmospheric circulation and block jet stream patterns that create enhanced moisture in terms of snowfall. The UK and Ireland is hit by prolonged periods of extreme cold and snow from the Arctic regions, as cold easterlies or north-easterlies develop. Huge swirly low pressure systems also offer the potential for widespread disruption from heavy snowfall across many parts of the UK including the South, as they clash with the predominant cold air over the UK.

Coupled with other in depth factors such as recent volcanic activity and changes to the Gulf Stream/North Atlantic drift that we consider, this does not bode well for the severity of the UK and Northern European winter of winter 2011-12. Frequent and prolonged cold spells with heavy dumps of snow from blizzard like conditions is likely across many parts of the UK. The areas we expect to be worse hit throughout include the vast majority of Scotland and the Scottish Highlands, Northern England, and Northern Ireland. We have particular concerns as to the huge implications that this may pose to the infrastructure of the UK and Ireland transportation systems/economy.

James Madden (UK Long Range Forecaster)

plein de force

so from that ^^
i should buy a good winter coat

my skiing gloves will be getting good wear i think

ShawB

I wonder what parts of Ireland will be hit bad, God love Scotland they really get the blunt of it every year :P

Min

James Madden worried it will affect the economy.

johngalway

The one good thing about these cold Winters is that they're usually lovely and bright, endless bands of rain and grey overcast skies are a real mood killer!

fr wishy washy

I have been testing out my new multi fuel stove.: bring it on

fr wishy washy

fr wishy washy wrote: »

I have been testing out my new multi fuel stove.: bring it on

Got enough fuel for a long cold hard winter, or enough money to buy it!

Tindie

I am new here, I saw this thread when I typed Another Sever weather warming issued for winter in Google, looking all over the net, then i found this thread.

This thread looks like a lot of fun, (This why i join the site ) as i also fan of Winter.

I also think this winter will be another Snowy cold one, This Winter going to be even more Snowy then last year (I am also hoping for one as well)

delw

Tindie wrote: »

I am new here, I saw this thread when I typed Another Sever weather warming issued for winter in Google, looking all over the net, then i found this thread.

This thread looks like a lot of fun, (This why i join the site ) as i also fan of Winter.

I also think this winter will be another Snowy cold one, This Winter going to be even more Snowy then last year (I am also hoping for one as well)

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Tindie

delw wrote: »

you'll need a ticket for one of these

darkman2 offers the best value

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Outkast_IRE

Just as a observational thing, whilst driving today along a long tree lined road , i noticed all the leaves falling off and all the trees with their orange leaves etc.

Is it just me or does it seem a few weeks earlier this year , the dullness of the days the last few weeks mustnt of helped the trees at all.

Outkast_IRE

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Just as a observational thing, whilst driving today along a long tree lined road , i noticed all the leaves falling off and all the trees with their orange leaves etc.

Is it just me or does it seem a few weeks earlier this year , the dullness of the days the last few weeks mustnt of helped the trees at all.

I suspect that as we've had such a poor summer, they're preparing for winter earlier than usual, plus the fact that most of us here are watching closer than usual for signs of a forthcoming cold winter!

Godge

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Just as a observational thing, whilst driving today along a long tree lined road , i noticed all the leaves falling off and all the trees with their orange leaves etc.

Is it just me or does it seem a few weeks earlier this year , the dullness of the days the last few weeks mustnt of helped the trees at all.

Autumn is early in my back garden too.

gozunda

This years weather was just plain weird....

A very cold winter, strangely warmish spring, virtually no summer and now heading straight for winter. The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness hmmm I think not....

ltdslipdiff

Well I bought an old dog of a Fourtrak for the whiteout this year...I estimate that by the tingling in my willy that it'll snow from November 23 right up to Feb 17th Bring it on !!!!!

Rikand

ltdslipdiff wrote: »

Well I bought an old dog of a Fourtrak for the whiteout this year...I estimate that by the tingling in my willy that it'll snow from November 23 right up to Feb 17th Bring it on !!!!!

I had that before. You should go to a doctor imo.