Snow Ice Warning for Ireland 29 Jan to 03 Feb 2019 *See Mod Note in OP *

dacogawa

Artane2002 wrote: »

That knee deep stuff would have been at sea level if it was less marginal

I know! But the GFS said it so I knew I had to at least hike to the hills

Oscar Bravo

Most places dry and clear but just went out the back there and the ground is white (Castlebar) following a small shower, reflected in the warning update

Status Yellow - Snow-ice warning for Ireland
Updated Friday:
Continuing very cold with severe frost overnight and ice on untreated surfaces.
Scattered snow showers in northern and northwestern areas also.
Valid: Friday 01 February 2019 21:00 to Saturday 02 February 2019 10:00
Issued: Tuesday 29 January 2019 10:06
Updated: Friday 01 February 2019 21:52

Villain

Snow Garden wrote: »

Class photos Villain!

Roughly what altitude was the snow line on Lug?

From below Ballineddan, so about 300m

Oscar Bravo

Some nice streamers along the north Mayo coast now. Also,some lightning in the showers off the west coast.

yorlum11

Oscar Bravo wrote:

Some nice streamers along the north Mayo coast now. Also,some lightning in the showers off the west coast.

Just watching those. North Mayo might do ok from them. A few beefy looking ones too.

DOCARCH

Despite the offshore wind, looks like some Irish Sea showers may brush the east coast later?

Snowbiee21

DOCARCH wrote: »

Despite the offshore wind, looks like some Irish Sea showers may brush the east coast later?

Unlikely

pad199207

-1.7c North Kildare

Rougies

DOCARCH wrote: »

Despite the offshore wind, looks like some Irish Sea showers may brush the east coast later?

After a quick glance at the Hirlam, the 925 and 700 hPa winds have a slight NNE direction to them for the next few hours, so a clipping is possible. Agree with Snowbiee21 it's unlikely though.

Donegal Storm

Had about 1cm of fresh snow here tonight, wasn't expecting anything so nice surprise Looks like that might be our lot for this spell though some heavy showers off the NW coast so might catch a rogue one later

endacl

Perfect snow conditions here in south dublin. Can see it on the mountains from here if I can be bothered looking, but don’t have to deal with the fact of the whyte shyte.

Graces7

Bitter cold out here. Finger breaking cold

Yesterday when the clouds cleared, the mountains emerged in bright sun and utter white glory. I found a sunny corner, wrapped up and sat out a while, just gazing rapt. Brings tears and joy it does. WISH I could take photos but have imprinted it in my memory. Every contour and fold and crease, highlighted in pure icy white
And so grateful to all here who have given joy by their sharings.. means so much.... thank you

Just wish it would ease off the cold a while,,

Gaoth Laidir

Gurteen is -3.9 at 7 am. Casement -3.6. Dublin Airport got down to -3.6 before 6 am but is at -3.1 now.

The showers along Atlantic coasts are all being reported as rain, except for Sligo Airport, which reports sleet.

pauldry

more snow on ground in Sligo today....bonus

mirrorwall14

Ninja snow in outside Ballina Mayo unexpected-love it!

mirrorwall14

One very happy four year old! Just as well I didn’t decide to go back to Kildare today, usually travel first thing

Gaoth Laidir

pauldry

More snow in Sligo today so ill try and attach pics

Hv better ones but file size too big

pad199207

Low of -5.3c here in N Kildare which makes it my lowest temp of the season.

redsteveireland

Hard frost this morning, sports fixtures cancelled :mad:
Some showers coming from the west, they look to be dieing before the reach here.

JCX BXC

Looked out the window to see some light snow that stuck. West Clare.

jimmyjim11

fresh fall of snow in west limerick hills bit of thunder aswell

redsteveireland

Usual story, when conditions are right, the precipitation is not there. Light snow here now.

derekon

redsteveireland wrote: »

Usual story, when conditions are right, the precipitation is not there. Light snow here now.

A perfect summation of the frustration of being an Irish snow hunter - when it's cold enough, there's not enough precipitation, when there's precipitation, it usually comes with air that is too mild............

D

sryanbruen

If the snow won’t come to you, you go to it .

Will have pics later.

Pangea

Light Covering of snow here this morning in Donegal, frozen solid over it, roads are dodgy.

m17

Corofin co galway 02/02/19 08.55 temperature 0°C

sdanseo

Drove up the mountains today past Glencullen and Roundwood. You could see traces of snow left as low as 150m but very clear that the snow line started around 200m.

Still lots left above that level, really decent amounts in fields, and the mountains themselves a winter wonderland still. But not on the road as far as I went.

Turned round at 350m ASL for fear of getting stuck. RWD.

Sryan, looks like you were over Glencree direction? Probably 100m higher again.

cnocbui

Snow ants summiting Moylussa in East Clare - from 6 km away.

derekon

sryanbruen wrote: »

If the snow won’t come to you, you go to it .

https://youtu.be/7EtLqmIBm_w

Will have pics later.

That totally misses the point.........we want SNOW AT HOME IN IRELAND........ transforming the landscapes we love so well..........

D