Kermit.de.frog wrote: » MOD NOTE It would be helpful to all that when posting weather reports that locations are added in the post ( this can be kept general if preferred). Thanks As requested. Sunday will be an event for many Northern and North Western areas. With regards to other areas it's a delicate situation. To summarise: Rain will move in from the southwest on Saturday night but will meet embedded very cold air over the country. It will turn to snow as it moves northeastward. It's a classic "battle ground" scenario between different air masses. It will fall as snow initially over North Leinster (it will turn back to rain for a time). Over Ulster and most of Connaught it will fall as heavy snow throughout the event. Large accumulations in these parts. I would be of the opinion at least an orange warning is needed for these parts as of now - possibly red nearer the time. Later on Sunday as the system begins to unwind and move away it returns to snow over Leinster and turns to snow in Munster with accumulations here. Not as significant but could still be disruptive. As it clears it gets very cold and icy - another hazard in itself. Temperatures will plunge Sunday night well below freezing. Coldest night of the year so far. This looks a severe event in the north and northwest including northern Connaught right now. There is still the risk of significant snow further south as well. This is not 100% nailed in terms of where this will effect. Regardless many are going to see a significant snowfall. I think it is safe to say this will be the most significant frontal snow event the country has seen in many years for the areas effected. This is 48 hours out. There is no doubt it will be impactful. Another risk is flooding, a lot of water associated with this. I would advise people in the north and northwest - and Connaught - to keep up to date on forecasts and be prepared.
JanuarySnowstor wrote: » Practically all the models this afternoon are nudging it South again. Wouldn't it be funny if the South (currently under no warning) got the bulk of it. Utter madness that places like Cork and Limerick are yet to see a warning
mhiggy09 wrote: » Worried about that although I'm on the Longford boarder so I'm still hopeful
Reckless Abandonment wrote: » We're at the point of forget the models. It's satellite,radar and most importantly lampposts from now on.
barney 20v wrote: » I'm expecting a good level of snow here ( west wexford 250m asl ) in the shadow of the blackstairs mountain . We might get it both times
Rodar08 wrote: » Just wondering what your thoughts are now Kermit? I’m in N. Donegal. Thank you
mickmackey1 wrote: » Rain has started - mid Limerick.
giveitholly wrote: » Lads any easy way of finding out what height are from sea level
Supercell wrote: » Roundwood, Annamoe, Laragh, Rathdrum going to be the places to be tomorrow if you like snow, would definitely be making preparations if I was living in those areas. Here, cold cold rain is all i'm expecting.
kenmc wrote: » Was up above Glencree on the military road this afternoon with the kids. Pockets of fluffy snow. 0 degrees C, clear and dry roads, doesn't really get any better for going snowhunting with 2 kids 5 &3, they had a blast, without getting too deep or wet. Looking forward to tomorrow waking up to a white garden. Although am afraid I'll be disappointed in goatstown
Doltanian wrote: » Google Earth or if you have a SatNav it will usually tell you.
BLIZZARD7 wrote: » Expect a wet mix and then you will be pleasantly surprised at anything else. Gritters out in force in South Dublin atm.
