LET IT SNOW AND BE COLD!!!***RAMPING THREAD***Mod Note #1193#2705

Pangea

corksurfer2005 wrote: »

I just watched it, am I missing something? She didn't mention anything out of the ordinary?

yeah a bit puzzled myself.

pauldry

Theres a very high probability of it being cold for the last week of November and into the start of December. Its been predicted on the models more on that off over the past month. The only danger is that storm on Sunday goes too far East and the Atlantic High builds over us. Then we may not even get severe frost.

Its hard to know if it will snow though as numerous variables could come into play like the origin of the Low or the sea temp or the fact that its Ireland and snow will just say feck that place im going to sleet.

I would say myself though that there will be one snowy morning at least out of this and Im nearly always .....wrong.

pauldry

Evelyn mentioned it will be very cold until the start of December and showed a Polar Airmass over Ireland toward the end of the month and went through a lot of weather details in a very short time. Thats prob why shes a legend

Sponge Bob

pauldry wrote: »

feck that place im going to sleet.

OOOOOOH I'm sooooo delighted someone finally used the s word in this thread.

icesnowfrost

relax folks there is a cold weather on the way next week which is great to see even if it does not snow its still on the right track....if things go the way they are looking i believe the east coast of ireland will have good snow fall with in the next 3 weeks from today

leahyl

icesnowfrost wrote: »

relax folks there is a cold weather on the way next week which is great to see even if it does not snow its still on the right track....if things go the way they are looking i believe the east coast of ireland will have good snow fall with in the next 3 weeks from today

Just the east is it? What makes you say that?

Sponge Bob

He doesn't know how to spell Donegal...probably.

leahyl

Ah, Evelyn gives a good forecast:D There wasn't as much ramping as I thought but she's always so informative don't you think?:)

pauldry

If it snows I reckon most of the Northern Half of Ireland will see it along with some more on the East Coast

Maybe places like Kerry and Cork will have to settle for it on Mountains barring Moorepark which seems to be a feckin freezin place

Pangea

Freezing here at the moment lads, temperature gone down to 3 now from 5, heavy sleet showers, had to wipe the sleet of the car , hills a bit white from it too.

seven_eleven

Very crisp and cold morning. Im still doubtfull that we'll get snow but there always that tiny bit of hope.

tylercollins

Been sleeting heavy for the last 5 minutes here! Very cold today as well.

Gee_G

It is absolutely freezing today, sleet showers here a few hours ago!

weatherfiend

Gee_G wrote: »

It is absolutely freezing today, sleet showers here a few hours ago!

Where's here?

Gee_G

weatherfiend wrote: »

Where's here?

Ha ha, yeah sorry forgot that! Cavan

deandean

Thanks all for the reporting, I have been keeping an eye on this thread and I decided now is the day to put the winter tyres on the car.

P.S. Evelyn is cool

Jaffusmaximus

deandean wrote: »

Thanks all for the reporting, I have been keeping an eye on this thread and I decided now is the day to put the winter tyres on the car.

P.S. Evelyn is cool

Evelyn is cool but I'd let her keep me warm any day of the week! Meow!

maquiladora

Jaffusmaximus wrote: »

Evelyn is cool but I'd let her keep me warm any day of the week! Meow!

leahyl

Just got this email in work:

Road Safety Alert – ICE & FOG FORECAST


The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued a ‘Road Safety Alert’ today Friday 23rd November 2012, following a forecast from Met Éireann predicting a very cold night, with temperatures falling to between 0 and -3C. There will be a risk of widespread sharp or severe frost and the risk of some dangerous icy patches on untreated road surfaces. Some fog will also develop around dawn tomorrow. Temperatures are expected to be below normal for the next 10 days and night frosts are likely.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has the following advice for road users in ice and fog conditions.

Get a grip. Remember your only contact with the road surface is your tyres so it’s vital that they are up to the task in icy and snowy conditions. Check tyres, including spare wheel, and replace them if the tread depth falls below 3mm. Check that tyres are inflated to the correct tyre pressure. Lack of grip can occur even on treated roads so drive slowly in the highest gear possible, manoeuvre gently and avoid harsh braking. Replace tyres if necessary.

Make sure you can see. Clear your windows and mirrors before you set out, carry a screen scraper and de-icer. Do not use hot water on the windscreen as it can crack the glass. Replace windshield wiper blades if necessary. De-mist the inside of your windows thoroughly. Make sure your windshield washer system works and is full of an anti-icing fluid. Watch out for grit/salt spreaders.

Check & use your lights. Use your dipped headlights so that others will see you. Make sure your headlights and taillights are all in working order, replace broken bulbs.

Gently does it. Manoeuvre gently, slow down and leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in front. Fog, rain, or hail will reduces visibility. Do not hang on to the tail lights of the vehicle in front of you as it can give a false sense of security. When you slow down, use your brakes so that the brake lights warn drivers behind you. Don’t forget to turn off your fog lights when the fog has cleared.

Watch out for "black ice." If the road looks polished or glossy it could be, "black ice” one of winter's worst hazards: Black Ice is difficult to see! It is nearly transparent ice that often looks like a harmless puddle or is overlooked entirely. Watch out for black ice, especially in sheltered / shaded areas on roads, under trees and adjacent to high walls.

Give yourself a brake. If you get into a skid, you need to know if your vehicle has ABS (Anti- Lock Braking Systems). After you "Step" on the brake the ABS begins cycling — you will feel pulses in the pedal or hear the system working. It's easy to properly use antilock brakes: Remember - Step, Stay and Steer. Step on the pedal. Stay on the pedal. Steer around the obstacle. (A warning: A little bit of steering goes a very long way in an emergency).

For vehicles without ABS, you'll have to rely on the old-fashioned ‘Cadence Braking’ system: Push the brake pedal until the wheels stop rolling, then immediately release the brake enough to allow the wheels to begin turning again. Repeat this sequence rapidly.

How does your vehicle help? Check in your owner’s manual and find out if your vehicle has any safety assist technology like Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) and know how they assist your driving in severe weather conditions. But remember technology offers no miracles. Don't let these lull you into overestimating the available traction.

Get informed. Listen to weather and traffic reports. The RSA has a new section of its website rsa.ie dedicated to ‘Severe Weather Advice for Road Users’. It has lots more useful advice on dealing with the difficult road conditions. INSERT Link

Advice for Pedestrians & Cyclists;
While walking on footpaths and in public places, or entering and exiting your car or truck, DO NOT underestimate the dangers of frost and ice.

Each winter slips and fall accidents cause serious injuries. Even when surfaces do not look especially icy or slippery, it is very possible that a thin sheet of transparent ice or “Black Ice” is covering your pathway putting you at risk.

Many slips and falls happen in places people regard as safe and secure, typically outside their front door, on the door step, on the path or while getting out of the car.

If you are out walking in icy conditions wear appropriate footwear, don’t walk with your hands in your pockets, walk with your hands out and wear gloves so you can break your fall if you do slip.

Visibility is reduced in fog, hail or rain so wear high visibility clothing or carry a torch and if you cycle make sure your bike is fitted with lights front and rear.

For more advice on road use in winter and severe weather conditions please visit the Severe Weather Advice section of the RSA website.


For further information please contact

Road Safety Authority; 096 -25008



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jo06555

Are we expecting any snowy conditions over the next few days?? If so where will be effected the most? .

Larbre34

jo06555 wrote: »

Are we expecting any snowy conditions over the next few days?? If so where will be effected the most? .

I know this is the rampage thread, but seriously.

No, we're not, save for some northerly summits above 400/500m. Expect a typical enough winters week ahead, cool, breezy creating a decent chill, frosty with some icy patches, showery precip. Bracing weather certainly, but nothing that remarkable

Emeraldy Pebbles

leahyl wrote: »

Just got this email in work:

Road Safety Alert – ICE & FOG FORECAST

Think we work in the same place!

Pangea

Evelyn mentioned earlier that the system skirting with the SE on sunday could produce snow on the hills.

Elmer Blooker

Larbre34 wrote: »

I know this is the rampage thread, but seriously.

No, we're not, save for some northerly summits above 400/500m. Expect a typical enough winters week ahead, cool, breezy creating a decent chill, frosty with some icy patches, showery precip. Bracing weather certainly, but nothing that remarkable

dunno about that? All those winters pre 2009 it would have been unusual to get an air frost this side of xmas (-4c forecast tonight) now we're looking at charts similar to two years ago. I'm not one for ramping but that extensive northern blocking will be around for some time and it can only get progressively colder.

Larbre34

Elmer Blooker wrote: »

dunno about that? All those winters pre 2009 it would have been unusual to get an air frost this side of xmas (-4c forecast tonight) now we're looking at charts similar to two years ago. I'm not one for ramping but that extensive northern blocking will be around for some time and it can only get progressively colder.

agreed, the trend is very much our friend, but someone was concerned about the next few days

Tom Cruises Left Nut

Ha, just had to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL4iuS3NrR0

JJJJNR

YAY!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MckM5GRQFfA

Elmer Blooker

Weathercheck wrote: »

Evelyn in full ramp mode

she mentioned on the six o clock news forecast this evening (I saw it on RTE+1) something about "checking up on elderly neighbours" in the coming week. You only hear that kind of stuff in severe weather don't you?

Mr Cumulonimbus

Evelyn after mentioning the S word again. Possibility of some tomorrow night as fronts pull away eastward and northerly winds come in behind them. The backline of the front could provide some fluffy stuff. Higher elevations only me thinks though.

gugsy

Showers over galway city and in donegal any snow from these?
clear night here in very cold 0.1 degrees