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Spring 2017 - General Discussion

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Tomorrow, the 1st of March, we may see local spot flooding, strong winds and possibly snowfall by evening.

No other way to start Spring!

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redsteveireland

That's training cancelled for another week so, heavy rain again all evening. Not much chance of the pitches around the west recovering by this weekend.

Rock Lesnar

breezy and misty day in north meath, doesn't feel cold

MJohnston

Rougies wrote: »

The Schengen agreement is visa free by definition. And Ireland is not in the Schengen area anyway.

I know, I didn't know of a snappier yet friendly way to say "well, you're free to move to Spain!"

Honestly, in the future people will look back* on Irish weather whinging the same way we regard tribal rain dances or sun worship - it's like a ritual people undertake in the belief that it will somehow alter the weather.

*if there's anyone left

Graces7

Moist and misty.. dark and drab.

PS acid rain?

Rougies

MJohnston wrote: »

That's the beauty of the Schengen visa

The Schengen agreement is visa free by definition. And Ireland is not in the Schengen area anyway.

MJohnston

Gonzo wrote: »

I would gladly trade green grass for brown scub land like what they have in Spain in exchange for sunny and warm Spring-Autumn each year! Sprinklers can make the grass green again anyway!.

That's the beauty of the Schengen visa

Harry Palmr

One heavy shower in east Waterford, otherwise it was fine once the early cloud broke.

Gonzo

Buffalobill29 wrote: »

I used to dislike the rain but isn't it good for you and it keeps the grass green. also we had a lovely sunny spell for 5 hours yesterday.

I would gladly trade green grass for brown scub land like what they have in Spain in exchange for sunny and warm Spring-Autumn each year! Sprinklers can make the grass green again anyway!.

Oneiric 3

Pat Dunne wrote: »

Can you give a little more detail as to how "rain can been good for you"?

Sure.

It is the only source of 'fresh' water on the planet, which is essential for virtually all life on earth. I like my tea, and without rain, I'd not be able to have an aul cup of schald when I feel the need. Indeed, up to 80% of your body is made up of fresh water, which originally fell as rain. Also, without rain, we'd not be able to grow crops. There would be no plant life. Our '40 shades of green' would become one shade of grey. Need I go on?

Pat Dunne

Buffalobill29 wrote: »

I used to dislike the rain but isn't it good for you and it keeps the grass green. also we had a lovely sunny spell for 5 hours yesterday.

Can you give a little more detail as to how "rain can been good for you"? Other than putting in your whiskey or been a constituent part of lager, ale or stout?

Buffalobill29

Gonzo wrote: »

horrendous day here yet again, cold, wet, dark and miserable. Garden is very soggy from all the rain of the past month.

I used to dislike the rain but isn't it good for you and it keeps the grass green.

also we had a lovely sunny spell for 5 hours yesterday.

Rock Lesnar

Gonzo wrote: »

horrendous day here yet again, cold, wet, dark and miserable. Garden is very soggy from all the rain of the past month.

Was grand up my side of meath, a bit of drizzle for an hour in the afternoon, otherwise dry with bright spells on and off, it felt a bit raw alright but was ok when sun was out

Gonzo

horrendous day here yet again, cold, wet, dark and miserable. Garden is very soggy from all the rain of the past month.

mountainy man

Very heavy snow shower about an hour ago, whitened the ground but mostly gone now but for higher up on the mountain. A very soggy S.E. Sligo.

sryanbruen

javagal wrote: »

Not sure if these type of questions are allowed, or if there is a specific thread for them(as they are quite annoying) but I wondered if anyone could point me in the direction of an accurate weather forecast.
Headed to Disney Paris next week with my two smallies and one forecast is giving me sleet and snow and another 12 degrees and sun.
Is any one site better than another?

Again, I know these questions are annoying but it's the first time to bring the baby abroad, don't want to leave the thermals behind if we're in for snow but suitcase already bursting.

http://www.bbc.com/weather/2988507

I would not rely on any forecast though cause next week is in the rather unreliable time frame.

Graces7

km79 wrote: »

Getting a nice top up of rain in Galway this morning

I know, I know.. sheeting down here, or , rather, given the wind, sideways, Been out for coal... Dreadful sleety stuff too. Shivers.

West Connemara, 400 ft asl

km79

Getting a nice top up of rain in Galway this morning

javagal

Not sure if these type of questions are allowed, or if there is a specific thread for them(as they are quite annoying) but I wondered if anyone could point me in the direction of an accurate weather forecast.
Headed to Disney Paris next week with my two smallies and one forecast is giving me sleet and snow and another 12 degrees and sun.
Is any one site better than another?

Again, I know these questions are annoying but it's the first time to bring the baby abroad, don't want to leave the thermals behind if we're in for snow but suitcase already bursting.

Graces7

Just been out and there is a lower and much more defined snowline on the mountains here. Fine sight but brutally cold.

West Connemara, 400 ft asl

NB the mountains behind and around the cottage are up to 729 m (2,392 ft) A sheer steep rise behind me.

Graces7

Thanks to Oneiric3 I am realising that west coastal Connemara seems to have a micro climate.

Looking at met.ie, they seem to say two things, the second for coastal areas.

Looking at the map, West Connemara

is almost surrounded by water; the sea and lakes. And is mountainous.

Torrential rain all the night long.

The forecast on met ie has fresh winds,, but strong in coastal areas.

And rain that will ease in the east...

Never noticed before.

DaithiMa

A question for the experts as I am clueless when it comes to reading charts. What are the chances of the rain we are forecast heading across the Irish Sea and falling at Cheltenham in the coming week? I am into horse racing, and if it is going to be wet next week over there it could make a big difference to my bank balance.

Oneiric 3

Syran, terrific stats!

To be honest, I think they deserve a thread of their own. That way, your hard work won't get lost in a more busy thread like this and as well as that, you'll have your own space to post more great stats like these.

sryanbruen

[LEVEL 1 Weather Alert - Be Aware] Rainfall Warning for Cork and Kerry

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057713776

Meteorite58

Wet, windy and turning mild from Tuesday.

https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/838387573487767552

Clonmel1000

Cold very showery blustery horrible day again.

Graces7

That was unexpected. When the mountains unveiled themselves briefly, there was snow atop all of them... pure white.. then a huge rainbow arched around it.. too high they are for the rainbow to be above them.

Then the veils came down again, and now the wind is howling. It was too bitter to stay out ... even for snow and a rainbow...

Harry Palmr

All the winter weather crammed into a couple of weeks!

Oneiric 3

sryanbruen wrote: »

The wettest March day on record is March 6th 1992 when Cloone Lake, Co. Kerry recorded 122.0mm of rainfall.

sryanbruen

[LEVEL 1 Weather Alert - Be Aware] Wind Warning for Wexford, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057713440

JCX BXC

Amazing day here in West Clare, cool in the wind but glorious sunshine. Lots of flowers blooming today too!