Winter 2023/24 - General Discussion

Neddyusa · 03-12-2023 8:44am

Yep watch out for ice this morning.

What is it about freezing fog that can maintain ground temperature above zero? Air temperature here was between -2 and -3 all night but ground never froze in most places.

I've seen this other winters too. Is the fog preventing the ground heat from escaping as it would on a clear night?

Neddyusa · 03-12-2023 9:20am

At 8 am, only 2 stations nationally were below zero..... Belmullet and Malin Head, both at -1!

Pretty sure I've never seen that before!

pureza · 03-12-2023 10:46am

Was the rain here in the Southeast forecast yesterday,its a wet morning here

I don't recall it was

Kutebride · 03-12-2023 10:48am

Compared to yesterday's sunrise and lying frost, it's dull with heavy fog this morning. Definitely need a few Xmas lights to lift the spirits. Cars with no lights; eek; spotted on my walk.

-1 Meath.

Meteorite58 · 03-12-2023 10:49am

Had a fair bit of rain last night here in Kerry, just below freezing still here out by the coast under dense fog, clearer in around Tralee and less frost at about 1.5 to 2C.

Gonzo · 03-12-2023 1:16pm

this weekend nowhere nearly as cold by night as what was predicted a few days ago in the models, no frost last night, temperature stayed above freezing all night and now a damp morning.

Rock Lesnar · 03-12-2023 2:29pm

Lovely day in my area of meath, cold, clear sky and sunny, big change from yesterday

Cluedo Monopoly · 03-12-2023 2:37pm

Heavy grass frost at around 11pm last night but thankfully roads were ok this morning. Lovely walking weather over the past 2 weeks.

Kutebride · 03-12-2023 3:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121448176#Comment_121448176

As forecast fog lifted at midday and bright blue skies now.

5⁰ Meath

lapua20grain · 03-12-2023 3:38pm

Lashing down rain in Kinsealy ATM

Hippodrome Song Owl · 03-12-2023 3:44pm

Stayed in bed until lunchtime as I'm not feeling great, so no idea what it was like this morning, apart from cold. Nearest station Casement was reporting 1C and fog, 3C now. It's dull and damp and feels colder than yesterday, but maybe that's just me. Surprised to hear on the radio that the Sally Gap is closed, didn't think it would be that bad this morning.

I love a cold snap, love the snow, but content with dry and crisp. Dreading the retun of rain and wind during the week.

gugsy · 03-12-2023 3:56pm

Low cloud/foggy conditions in Galway City since last night, temp hovering around 1 degree since, 1.2 degrees atm

Snowbiee21 · 03-12-2023 4:36pm

Heavy rain now. D5

Frack · 03-12-2023 4:36pm

edit : reply to hippodrome

This morning around phoenix park it was very still, damp cold air with the clearing fog but it cleared to lovely winter sunshine for a bit before clouds came in. A lovely day for winter lovers, you can’t beat how fresh the air feels on a day like today IMO

Hope you feel better soon :)

esposito · 03-12-2023 5:26pm

Disgusting rotten day now in Dublin. It feels cold enough for snow to be falling but of course no, we get cold rain. Soaked from a recent walk.

Thelonious Monk · 03-12-2023 5:32pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121449309#Comment_121449309

That's mad, no rain in my part of D5

acequion · 03-12-2023 6:10pm

Lovely day here in Tralee. Got out for a long walk in the early afternoon, it was so still you cold hear a twig snap in the distance, just gorgeous.😍

Like a poster a few posts back, I'm also dreading the return of wind and rain. Plus my winter pet hate of temps in double digits.😩

Rock Lesnar · 03-12-2023 6:12pm

Rain now in meath after a fabulous day

JanuarySnowstor · 03-12-2023 6:58pm

If anyone needs reminding that uppers are important it's so evident today!! Temps well down 2 -5 yet not a hint of snow or even sleet.

The gradual return to normal temperatures not far away but in the meantime tomorrow will feel particularly raw in a strong Northerly wind

pad199207 · 03-12-2023 7:13pm

It all feels like a missed opportunity

Dazler97 · 03-12-2023 8:11pm

England getting lashed out of it and alot of Europe too hopefully that happens us in January after Christmas 🎄 😬

nacho libre · 03-12-2023 8:19pm

England taking all our snow again. The feckers:) Hopefully some interesting charts will show up in the next few days for the last 10 days of the Month.