Snow on the way

JupiterKid

So I was watching the weather forecast and it looks like snow is on the way later next week. The mild weather we are having at the moment is set to be replaced by a polar downdraft that will see temperatures plummet. Currently Eastern and Northern Europe is in the grip of Arctic conditions with snow in Greece, Turkey and Italy.

So, are you looking forward to snow? There was a thread here in AH that we weren't experiencing winter but it looks that it is set to change.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

It's not going to be much and not for long either.

stimpson

Irish weather online hasn't called it yet so I'm gonna bet we don't see much.

dresden8

You know you're getting old when you think "Oh fnck, snow". I used to love that sh1t man........;

RayM

I hope so. I bought a 4x4 recently, and I want to get at least some benefit from it.

Armchair Andy

It's gonna be the topic of conversation everywhere you go now for the next 3 days.
What is it with this country's infatuation with the bloody weather?

Turtyturd

What time will it start?

Fr_Dougal

Unless it's 2010 quantities it can fvck right off.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

I'm looking forward to snow

myshirt

Our infatuation with the weather goes back to the times of the famine. Bad weather means you do not eat. Crops of spuds could be ruined via a big freeze.

It's in our DNA, just like there is an innate lack of confidence in Irish people from years of being beaten down by the British. Its our DNA, just like our obsession with Fianna Fail, psychologists have likened it to battered wife syndrome, "it'll be different this time"

There are things that happen in this country that no one would get away with elsewhere. They'd be out turning over cars and burning effigies.

learn_more

RayM wrote: »

I hope so. I bought a 4x4 recently, and I want to get at least some benefit from it.

In 2010 when the country had very heavy snow I was crossing the road as a pedestrian on Bootertown Avenue where it meets the Rock Road.

The lights for me were green and I proceeded to cross the road taking large steps to overcome the feet of show, so I prolly wasn't moving very quickly.

By the time I got in front off a 4*4 it beeped at me frantically as the lights had turned green for him/her.

I hope the benefits one feels one can get from driving a 4*4 isn't that they can be a dick, cause it looks like that sometimes where 4*4's are concerned.

The Backwards Man

A licky boom boom down.

Spanish Eyes

I still have those yokes that go over the soles of yer shoes with spikes. You know, for walking on ice/snow. They were all the rage after 2010.

I hope I never have to use them! Ever.

Omackeral

and now here's Lucy with the Sport

Spanish Eyes

This should be in the Weather forum.

The snow lovers over there will all be having organisms.

tayto lover

As long as it doesn't effect my golf next Thur and Sun I don't give a damn.

Lucyfur

Omackeral wrote: »

and now here's Lucy with the Sport

*ahem*

Snowballs.

Heh.

Fr_Dougal

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

This should be in the Weather forum.

The snow lovers over there will all be having organisms.

Single celled or something more advanced?

Spanish Eyes

Fr_Dougal wrote: »

Single celled or something more advanced?

I couldn't possibly say! But get the subtlety (wink)

RiderOnTheStorm

Always thought it was a good way of separating the children from adults. Adults dont like snow. I love snow...still. I know its bad for traffic, old folk and gardeners.... But its a fantastic display of physics, precious because of its temporary-ness, and makes everywhere look so clean & tidy.

tayto lover

RiderOnTheStorm wrote: »

Always thought it was a good way of separating the children from adults. Adults dont like snow. I love snow...still. I know its bad for traffic, old folk and gardeners.... But its a fantastic display of physics, precious because of its temporary-ness, and makes everywhere look so clean & tidy.

Are you mad?
I've been enjoying snowball fights for over 60 years.
I'll be the first out in it with the grandkids

GLaDOS

What does M.T. Cranium have to say about the matter?

heldel00

The Backwards Man wrote: »

A licky boom boom down.

And everybody say way oh way oh!

(That's what you were going for here yeah?)

circadian

Not happening unless MT Cranium says so.

The_Valeyard

Snow!!!!!!!!!

SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fleawuss

GLaDOS wrote: »

What does M.T. Cranium have to say about the matter?

Cranium has achieved the status of the Oracle of Delphi. If Cranium pronounces I follow...he/she is better than Met Eireann.

JupiterKid

I'm actually looking forward to snow...

...which means it probably won't snow at all.:(

Noveight

Would rather avoid it tbh. Could potentially the 40 minute commute in to over an hour.

listermint

RayM wrote: »

I hope so. I bought a 4x4 recently, and I want to get at least some benefit from it.

99% of people with 4x4s don't have tyres appropriate for 4x4 use.

Therefore your 4x4 without snow tyres will be as much use as a rear wheel drive BMW.


Common misconception is your jeep will just go where ever you point it.

listermint

Noveight wrote: »

Would rather avoid it tbh. Could potentially the 40 minute commute in to over an hour.

I'd say double it tbh

mad m

Start closing down the country now.

WoollyRedHat

Finally, having accumulated all those packets of salt from fast food joints can be put to good use, time to make some money.

mad m

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

Finally, having accumulated all those packets of salt from fast food joints can be put to good use, time to make some money.

Cuppa soups are the dogs bollox to clear the drive way.

ChikiChiki

Pain in the hole. Hope it stays away tbh. Would be grand if I was sitting at home and looking out the window at it but I won't be so it'll be a nightmare.

Calibos

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

This should be in the Weather forum.

The snow lovers over there will all be having organisms.

No, because its likely to be a dusting in parts of Ulster and Connacht at best.

worded

At last a first chance to Use the snow chains I bought in Feb 2011

wakka12

There is no prolonged bouts of cold forecast for any parts of Ireland within the next week. Possibly some night time snow but the day time temperature would very quickly melt it. Sorry to disappoint/reassure depending on what you wanted to hear:pac:

Mena Mitty

RayM wrote: »

I hope so. I bought a 4x4 recently, and I want to get at least some benefit from it.

Dunno if the salesman told you...4x4's are not amphibious vehicles. Tis a common misconception. Forwarned is forarmed ;-)

Safe driving and all the best with the new vehicle.

Atlantic Dawn

I might finally get to use the snow shovels I purchased in 2011.

Say Your Number

I would like snow if there was some way to keep it off the roads, its just a f*cking pain trying to get anywhere in it.

I'm driving to Dublin on the 20th, hope to God the roads are clear that night.

2forjoy

Was wondering why Lidl had a pallet of salt outside the entrance door tonight €3.99 a bucket . Good advertising there OP

RayM

Mena Mitty wrote: »

Dunno if the salesman told you...4x4's are not amphibious vehicles. Tis a common misconception. Forwarned is forarmed ;-)

Safe driving and all the best with the new vehicle.

If it gets me up a couple of untreated hills that defeated my old car in an inch or two of snow, I'll be happy.

mjakes20

It doesn't seem to be shaping up to be a big freeze, but just a little layer would brighten up the most godawful month of the year (even if I have to endure denizens of amateur photographers on social media exploiting the powder for all it's worth).

A Battered Mars Bar

I can't take it anymore!!!!!!!

foxy farmer

It's the wet roads and low temperatures that I'm worried about.

Graces7

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

This should be in the Weather forum.

The snow lovers over there will all be having organisms.

For the chuckle, thank you and yes they are but getting some words from the rest!

Graces7

RiderOnTheStorm wrote: »

Always thought it was a good way of separating the children from adults. Adults dont like snow. I love snow...still. I know its bad for traffic, old folk and gardeners.... But its a fantastic display of physics, precious because of its temporary-ness, and makes everywhere look so clean & tidy.

words like "whited sepulchers" drift through my mind.

Graces7

RiderOnTheStorm wrote: »

Always thought it was a good way of separating the children from adults. Adults dont like snow. I love snow...still. I know its bad for traffic, old folk and gardeners.... But its a fantastic display of physics, precious because of its temporary-ness, and makes everywhere look so clean & tidy.

I love snow BUT it can and does cause chaos. If I can stay home looking out etc grand.

Graces7

Well, I forecast snow this week as soon as I got the date for my house move. Does not need to be a huge amount either; moving from one mountain to another.

We shall see; I have a great "man with a van" whose advice I will take. Skidding up and down mountain tracks in my small car with five cats and the dog in the back is an interesting idea....

Now it if would just wait until the week after when I am in and settled, great!

Basq

RayM wrote: »

I hope so. I bought a 4x4 recently, and I want to get at least some benefit from it.

That's funny cos I just bought a snowmobile recently..

.. your move!

FanadMan

Bought snow cleats in Dealz a couple of weeks ago - they were cheap so thought why not. Now they could be worth a fortune!