Spring 2023 - General Discussion

Gonzo

Good morning and welcome to Spring 2023.

A cool but bright morning here in Meath just had a brief light rain shower.

I would like this Spring to stay relatively dry, infact I would like the current dry theme to stay until 1st week of September but we are probably due a wetter than average period at some point during this Spring, just hope it doesn't kick off for the summer instead.

I would like to think the final weeks of Spring will have some nice sunny days with temperatures reaching the low 20s at times.

Elmer Blooker

Here the Met E forecast for Sunday:

Sunday: A cloudy day throughout on Sunday with a light southerly breeze. Later in the day the winds will strengthen a little ahead of a band of rain moving in from the southwest. Highs of 7 to 9 degrees.

.... and the chart

‘a band of rain moving in from the SW’ ? southerly breeze lol !

Surely its mid week before anything moves in from the sw?

Graces7

Taking what comes is the way forward.... and the scientific way. And more than coping and yes adapting to the weather.

igCorcaigh

A cool but dry March would be a good one for me, but what would make it great would be still conditions. I dislike the wind more than rain.

Thanks for the more detailed charts on the T120 thread Gonzo.

Niall145

Looking at the latest charts for next week I think spring may be on hold for a while....

Tabnabs

Listening to the forecast on the radio before 8am this morning, can I just be the first to say:

Supercell

Same pattern all week, showery cold rain walking the kids to school in the morning, slightly better in the afternoon. Had enough.

Looking at my station yearly chart though, theres hope, we are in the steady uptrend now:

nacho libre

I see Met Eireann mentioning the possibility of Sleet and Snow showers next week for some.

Graces7

Well, somehow a miniature daffodil and a hyacinth have emerged in the garden out here so it is definitely spring..

And very very still all the last while which is most unusual out here but very welcome..

Things are looking up!

acequion

Whatever happens next week, I'm just loving this week. Perfect weather for me. Cold, calm and still with wonderful visibility. I live near mountains and I could look at them forever when clearly etched as they are right now, very calming. They're usually shrouded in mist here in Kerry. I'm also loving the cloud cover. Sunshine is wonderful in summer but can be a nuisance this early with the sun still so low. For once I'm very happy.😀

White Clover

Hopefully wintry weather doesn't appear next week. It has been great weather for lambing ewes but most lambs will be born in March. Bad weather and young lambs is not a good combination.

Cluedo Monopoly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120306686#Comment_120306686

Yeah I do love this dry crisp weather too. I have no issue with the cloud cover either because it's still bright. The birds are starting to get very active too.

esposito

Miriam on PT just said we’re due snow next week. It must be happening so 🤣

Graces7

Another peaceful night into morning. Chill and still. And dry. Perfection...

Kutebride

5⁰ Meath

Cool (though doesnt feel that cold), overcast, calm morning.

Graces7

The difference the milder still weather has made to the garden is lovely. Green shoots everywhere. and a couple of hyacinths as well as the daffodil...

Long may it last and let spring spring..

pauldry

There'll be a grand stretch in the evenings if the sun ever shines again. Have had about 2 hours since Sunday. 2 weeks ago it was getting dark at 6pm now it's getting dark before 6pm due to cloud cover.

appledrop

I think it feels so cold today, whatever it is about it just seems to be chilling me to the bone if outside.

Dreading this upcoming cold spell because its predicted to have a strong enough wind chill which will make it feel a lot colder than it is.

Graces7

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120310732#Comment_120310732

I know... We will endure! Out here there are no real trees even... I got told off on the winter thread for saying it was cold...by townies... lol...

Graces7

Around seven am here my first early walk for a long while. Along the lanes by my home, with one cat following... checking the growth of leaves and shoots... gazing at sky and ocean... A lovely beneficent morning. Spring! Gentle and gray but mild and not a malice in it.

And signs of spring everywhere.

This will be a daily pleasure now.

Kutebride

Very calm for local parkrunners in the park this morning. Cold and overcast.

3⁰ Meath

Meteorite58

I hate what is done to the mountains and the effects on nature every chance some people get to set fire to it. The damage done by sheep grazing to nature is staggering. Hopefully the next area to be challenged bringing about rewilding of large tracts of land in the country.

Bring on the rain.

https://twitter.com/BenFarrr/status/1631779492854132738?s=20

KanyeSouthEast

Had some guests over from US and Australia this week. All commented on just how grey it is here. appalling light the last few weeks. Have seen so little sun. Another cloudy cold day today. Spring hurry up some brightness and some mild weather would be great.

Oscar Bravo

Another nice day,light winds. been a great week. Place very dry.

mcburns07

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120313050#Comment_120313050

What part of the US? Can’t imagine it’s any greyer than a lot of the US this time of year.

KanyeSouthEast

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120313186#Comment_120313186

Washington DC.

Graces7

First birdsong at 6.47 am... Lovely to hear it in the dawn gloaming

KanyeSouthEast

Nice bright sunshine today first time in what seems like ages and the edge thankfully gone off the breeze. Seems like the “event” for next week has also been downgraded so perhaps spring can arrive soon.

Cluedo Monopoly

I love this dry weather. Bone dry. The level of light is fine for me too. Great to be able to dry clothes outside too.

Wait until the rain and wind returns...you'll beg for a high pressure like this.

acequion

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120316393#Comment_120316393

Same. No point in being too greedy in Ireland. If we can get the sunshine and warmth in the summer I'll happily take a cold sunless winter and early spring once the rain and wind stay away. Alas, it rarely works out that way, but I really find nothing to complain about in this current weather, it's still only early March. And it's fab walking weather.😀

Cluedo Monopoly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120316405#Comment_120316405

Correct it's only early March!

The roads are full of people cycling and walking. So pleasant.

appledrop

Fab walking weather is right, I got my 10,000 steps in no bother today!

It was very chilly this morning but grand once you were wrapped up and the sunshine by lunchtime was very welcome.

Great day to get bits done in garden in preparation for a lovely spring/ summer.

Kutebride

Indeed was it the first chorus, woke me.

A decent bright day with sporadic blue skies too. Lovely. Cool.

Showers from the North never reached us all day. Maybe later. Weather app has rain all day for here tomorrow.

8⁰ Meath

TTLF

Cold dull-ish day here in Dublin, lightened up around 2pm with scattered cloud by the wind was chilling come mid-afternoon on my lunch break, I find times like these a little annoying because you go out in a coat earlier in the day feeling too warm, but by nightfall it's very much needed.

Graces7

Bitterly cold. it woke me up. There is no way to have heating on at night.

Will bundle and hibernate. And at least there are green shoots in the hedges and garden...

Gonzo

a horrible afternoon here in Meath, moderate icy rain, it has that sound to it. No walk for me this afternoon.

highdef

Was out for a walk a short while ago in Trim, Meath and there was light rain but nothing icy about it in this part of the county and didn't feel anywhere near cold for ice pellets with temperatures at the moment around 7°. Cold air is still a fair bit away.

Gonzo

The icy rain eased off earlier now just misty rain. Very little precipitation in general with this weak band pushing south.

OldRio

Stunning morning. About minus 1 but blue sky and sun.

Leitrim.

Oscar Bravo

A beautiful day here in Castlebar with long spells of sunshine. There will be a nice Moon on the rise around 6pm with a great view of Venus out west from around the same time

Gonzo

Lovely day in Meath after yesterdays misery. Great day for walking and being outdoors.

Oscar Bravo

Status Yellow - Snow/Ice warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Connacht, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath

Met Éireann Weather Warning

A spell of rain will move up over the country on Thursday morning, turning to sleet and snow with some accumulations expected.

Possible Impacts:

● Hazardous driving conditions

● Travel disruption

Valid: 06:00 Thursday 09/03/2023 to 00:00 Friday 10/03/2023

Issued: 12:53 Tuesday 07/03/2023

Graces7

It has been a totally lovely spring day out here. The green shoots on the dark brown branches of the rugosa seem to grow longer as you watch......

And mild enough to sit a while in a sheltered place and gaze at the ocean and sky. Bliss..

OldRio

Lovely day yesterday but a biting wind. 3C. A few things to tidy in the Garden. Well wrapped up.

giveitholly

Great drying out there today on fairness

Gonzo

Finally got the lawn cut for the first time since early October. Grass was very long after cutting season came to an early end in the autumn with all the rain and soaking ground. Great drying today. From tomorrow the ground is going to get much wetter.

appledrop

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120331439#Comment_120331439

Great drying out are you serious, if you put anything out there they would freeze on the line!

Absolutely bitter cold today, in that breeze felt like it was below 0 degrees all day.

Yesterday in contrast was cold but beautiful sunshine all day.

giveitholly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120331830#Comment_120331830

Yep deadly serious,ground drying very well today after 11mm of rain we got Monday. Very breezy all day which dried up the ground nicely

highdef

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120331830#Comment_120331830

The very low humidity today would indeed have meant good drying, especially with the breeze present, away from southern areas. Was a few degrees above freezing everywhere so no chance of any clothes freezing on the line.

appledrop

Maybe it was just me at risk of freezing so🤣, I was standing outside for about 15 mins thought I was going to be a staute by the end of it!

giveitholly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120331899#Comment_120331899

Oh don't get me wrong twas bitter out in the wind but great drying all the same😁😁