SPRING WEATHER 2014

patneve2 · 04-03-2014 1:01pm #1

Maybe its looking good for some early warmth, don't want to jinx it though.

ECM 190 hr

GFS 190 hr

GEM 190 hr

Was only a few years ago when we got a great few days of weather in March.

Gonzo · 04-03-2014 3:33pm

I remember getting 21C for nearly a week a few year's ago in mid-March, while it was great it turned out to be better than the weather we had May-August of that same year! But after the winter we've just had im looking forward to what could be a very mild and more settled March, any cold weather can now fek off till next November.

Danno · 05-03-2014 12:33am

Gonzo wrote: »

I remember getting 21C for nearly a week a few year's ago in mid-March, while it was great it turned out to be better than the weather we had May-August of that same year! But after the winter we've just had im looking forward to what could be a very mild and more settled March, any cold weather can now fek off till next November.

That was the end of March 2012, days 24th to 29th were all above 16c.

http://www.laoisweather.com/wxnoaaclimatereports.php?yr=2012&mo=03

Also, March 2010 IIRC had a big snowfall with some big drifts in Northern Leinster and Southern Ulster.

March of many weathers!

shamwari · 05-03-2014 10:03am

I remember St Patricks day in March 1999 was a scorcher with temps around 20C. :cool:

Three weeks later, we had a few cm of snow! :eek:

Elmer Blooker · 05-03-2014 11:48am

I have often seen charts like this end up as quite a potent northerly as an intense anticyclone drifts west and eventually leads to a Greenland high - not saying it will happen but wouldn't surprise me.

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patneve2 · 05-03-2014 12:09pm

Elmer Blooker wrote: »

I have often seen charts like this end up as quite a potent northerly as an intense anticyclone drifts west and eventually leads to a Greenland high - not saying it will happen but wouldn't surprise me.

I wouldn't be surprised. After months, the westerly pattern is finally going to change and the projected high pressure is part of this change. I can see it being quite pleasant with below average rainfall until mid month, followed by a Northerly or NWesterly towards the second half of the month.

Billcarson · 05-03-2014 2:26pm

I would not be surprised myself if we get one of those classic spring switches,very springlike one week, arctic blast from the north the next.

fits · 06-03-2014 7:47am

Do any of the weather experts want to speculate on Finnish weather over next few weeks... particularly east Finland at the 'hip' on the map. Its been a rubbish winter so far. North America has stolen our cold air. Theres little snow on the ground now in March which never happens and skiing (Nordic) is a dead loss. its been groundhog day since October... low cloud, around zero degrees, snows a bit, melts a bit. Except for two week cold spell in January, that's been it. I've had a look at the models and it looks like cold air mass moving our way next week but its borderline... will I get to ski at all this year?

Billcarson · 06-03-2014 10:56am

Next weeks temps in ireland look like being around the 9c-11c mark by day and below 0c at night in places.

Billcarson · 06-03-2014 8:52pm

At around mid month there are some signs of it possibly turning less settled and colder after the few days of high pressure.

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patneve2 · 07-03-2014 1:32pm

Still on track for a lovely few days of weather next week

16C+ in some spots

ninebeanrows · 07-03-2014 2:43pm

Tuesday-Thursday look good. Obviously chilly by night but very pleasant during the day and will be a nice change

Billcarson · 07-03-2014 3:38pm

Billcarson wrote: »

Next weeks temps in ireland look like being around the 9c-11c mark by day and below 0c at night in places.

Well looks like now that temps for next week will be warmer then what was shown yesterday,perhaps into the mid teens by wednesday.

snaps · 07-03-2014 5:34pm

fits wrote: »

Do any of the weather experts want to speculate on Finnish weather over next few weeks... particularly east Finland at the 'hip' on the map. Its been a rubbish winter so far. North America has stolen our cold air. Theres little snow on the ground now in March which never happens and skiing (Nordic) is a dead loss. its been groundhog day since October... low cloud, around zero degrees, snows a bit, melts a bit. Except for two week cold spell in January, that's been it. I've had a look at the models and it looks like cold air mass moving our way next week but its borderline... will I get to ski at all this year?

Exactly the same here in poland. We've had 2 spells of cold and snow, but its been dry and sunny for the rest of the time. I've had the skis out 4 times this winter!

Harps · 07-03-2014 6:37pm

Beautiful weather here in south east England this week, sunny every day and most importantly not a drop off rain all week. Made it to 17C today and potentially even higher over the weekend, Spring in full flow

kingshankly · 08-03-2014 1:11pm

shamwari wrote: »

I remember St Patricks day in March 1999 was a scorcher with temps around 20C. :cool:

Three weeks later, we had a few cm of snow! :eek:

Got sunburn at a parade that day it was a beauty

patneve2 · 08-03-2014 4:51pm

The settled slot of weather seems to be certain now, even though there might be a few fog issues on the E coast, particularly at night and in the morning. After that, GFS seems to have gone back to the idea of a strong Northerly with snow showers, but that's still too far out.

snaps · 09-03-2014 11:07am

Blimey I saw the uk weather forecast...18c in London.
Weather very settled in Europe. Glorious here too in poland. Sitting outside in a t shirt.
Looks like an easterly may develop next week, so doubt it will be quite as warm as now.

Harps · 09-03-2014 12:21pm

Yep feels like summer this weekend in London, quite a shock to the system. Winter jacket to shorts and t shirt in the space of a week!

Musicman2000 · 09-03-2014 1:35pm

And back to coats and gloves in another week or so, enjoy it while its here.

Gonzo · 09-03-2014 4:55pm

parts of London and surrounding areas could see 20C today, remarkable temperatures for first week of March with temperatures similar to southern spain and north africa, much cooler here in Ireland today with 6-9C over majority of the country but up to 13C along the east coast. Looks like we will finally see an settled, sunny and very mild week ahead, really looking forward to it.

Harps · 09-03-2014 5:37pm

Made it to 21C here according to the wunderground app on my phone. Stark contrast to this time last year when temperatures were struggling to get to 3 or 4C for the whole of March

Hooter23 · 09-03-2014 9:52pm

According to this news article Met Eireann said it will be dry & settled for "the coming weeks". :cool:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/put-away-winter-coat-getting-dry-settled-weather-184548052.html

Dosnt sound like sumtn met eireann would say and being ireland its highly unlikely!

mike65 · 09-03-2014 10:24pm

I'd kill for 20C

Still, I'll take a week of sunny dry weather at almost any temperature.

D.Campbell · 10-03-2014 8:20pm

I heard its to rain for the weekend is that true

compsys · 11-03-2014 12:18am

D.Campbell wrote: »

I heard its to rain for the weekend is that true

At the moment it looks like there could be a few well scattered light showers around on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, though nothing major. Many areas, particularly in the East, could well stay dry all week. It will get a bit cloudier from late Thursday onwards.

Oscar Bravo · 11-03-2014 12:25am

A cool night at Dublin Airport with -1 on the 0000 reports.

Gonzo · 11-03-2014 1:58pm

fantastic blue skies today, looks like the best weather we have had since last August.

Aerohead · 11-03-2014 2:59pm

Stunning day here in Galway blue skies and temp of 14 degrees

Red Pepper · 13-03-2014 11:36am

The long dark is coming to an end. I don't really care about the weather so much, I more look forward to the light. The early mornings and late evenings are great and I will find something to do in all weathers e.g. I love fishing in the rain because they tend to bite and I have good raingear.

snaps · 15-03-2014 2:48pm

After Avery sunny and warm week, today here in poland its gone from 13c down to 3c and currently experiencing thunder snow. Some terrific thunderstorms here the last few hours.

Harps · 15-03-2014 3:19pm

A great week here in London again, warm and sunny every day, looks like another few days of this before normal service is resumed

Oscar Bravo · 18-03-2014 9:05pm

Yellow wind warning for tomorrow....

Wind Warning for Munster, Leinster, Connacht, Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan
Strong south to southwesterly winds expected, mean speeds 45 to 60 km/h and gusting up to 90-100 km/h. The strongest winds likely later on Wednesday and Wednesday night, and in exposed coastal areas.
Issued:
Tuesday 18 March 2014 15:00

Valid:
Wednesday 19 March 2014 09:00 to Thursday 20 March 2014 10:00

Billcarson · 18-03-2014 9:33pm

Still a few days away but looks like a chilly weekend on the cards with winds coming down from the north,although by sunday hp is forecast to ridge up from the southwest. Atm Sunday night looks particularly chilly with a harsh frost especially in the eastern half of the country by monday morning. Although whether or not temps get as cold shown will remain to be seen.

SEPT 23 1989 · 20-03-2014 1:02pm

snow this weekend?

acassells80 · 20-03-2014 2:25pm

Met Eireann forecasting for Heavy Wintry showers for the whole country tomorrow??!!

Billcarson · 20-03-2014 2:29pm

Any snowfall more then likely to fall over hills only IMO. Rain/hail/sleet showers at low levels I'd say.

patneve2 · 20-03-2014 4:29pm

Should be some great cloudscapes in the next few days

Oscar Bravo · 20-03-2014 4:33pm

A chilly 5 degrees at Knock on the 1600 reports with a Hail Shower.

goat2 · 20-03-2014 5:57pm

acassells80 wrote: »

Met Eireann has heavy wintry showers forecast for tomorrow!! Has anyone else picked up on this and is the forecast credible at this stage?

yes, said it on tv3 there just now,

Gonzo · 20-03-2014 7:45pm

hopefully this will be the last blast of cold weather Irish style till next November, roll on temps of 15C+ from next week onwards!

acassells80 · 21-03-2014 11:21am

Things are bad when Met Eireann get it wrong within 24 hours. Heavy wintry showers apparently for today they said yesterday afternoon and now its just sunshine and rain!

Red Nissan · 21-03-2014 11:41am

acassells80 wrote: »

Things are bad when Met Eireann get it wrong within 24 hours. Heavy wintry showers apparently for today they said yesterday afternoon and now its just sunshine and rain!

The weather fronts are seemingly moving a little faster, MetroGroup has similar, tomorrow's forecast today! 95% rain alarm, almost no rain forecast. !!! So that might mean a few really, really nasty cloudbursts.