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Snow and Ice Warning : Saturday(PM)/Sunday 9th/10th December - SEE MOD NOTE POST #1

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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.

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Oscar Bravo

Latest Met Eireann, tomorrow night, coldest in a long time....

Tonight will be dry at first in many areas, but very cold and frosty, with icy stretches. However rain in the southwest will become heavy and widespread across Munster and the far south of Leinster, with a risk of spot flooding, the rain moving gradually northeastwards and turning to snow across much of Connacht and many parts of Leinster, with significant accumulations. Most of Ulster will remain dry, but there is a risk of snow later in the far south. Minimum temperatures ranging 2 to 6 degrees in Munster, but 0 to minus 6 elsewhere, coldest in the north early in the night. Winds mostly moderate to fresh southeasterly, but very strong westerly winds will develop later along west and south coasts.

Tomorrow

Bitterly cold, with falls of sleet or snow in many areas at first with further outbreaks of rain in Munster and the far south of Leinster. Brighter, mainly dry conditions in Ulster will extend gradually southwards during the afternoon and evening, but it will turn even colder and rain may turn to sleet or snow for a time in the south and southwest later, before finally clearing in the evening. Highest temperatures 1 to 3 Celsius generally. Strong westerly winds for a time along south and southwest coasts. Winds elsewhere mostly moderate northeasterly, but fresh to strong along Atlantic coasts.

Outlook

On Sunday night temperatures will fall to as low as minus 8 degrees, and possibly lower still, as skies clear over lying snow. The lowest temperatures will be in the north midlands. Further to the south, temperatures over Munster will be more typically between minus 2 and minus 3 degrees. The widespread, severe frost will bring treacherous driving conditions to the whole country with all areas at risk. Sleet and snow will continue for a time, but will gradually die away as the night goes on. Winds will be mostly moderate westerly.

Rasmus

Dr Crayfish wrote: »

I've read that sentence over and over and I have no idea what it means

I gave up after a while!

Stetsonfrank

Dr Crayfish wrote: »

Stetsonfrank wrote: »

Next morning my father called me and showede an imprint of the front door as the smile had drifted about 15ft in front of our house.

I've read that sentence over and over and I have no idea what it means

Swap smile for snow and I think you'll be OK just a typo

Oscar Bravo

9pm

Markree in Sligo -2
Ballyhaise -1
Mount Dillon -1 (one area thats going to get pasted in snow)
Phoenix Park -1
Knock 0 (another area thats going to be full of Snow tomorrow)

RuthieRose

I know Cavan has been demoted to a yellow warning but it’s brass monkeys here. -1 but feels Lower.

PukkaStukka

Temperature here in north county Dublin has risen from -2 to -1 in the last hour. We're at sea level here so probably doing a little better than expected, even if the trend is in the wrong direction :rolleyes:

pad199207

Interestingly temperature rising but DP dropping

Oscar Bravo

One thing i like to see, here in Castlebar the roof of the car is white with frost ,yet its fully overcast. thats rare.

Speak Now

mickger844posts wrote: »

Temp flying up now here in Waterford City. Currently 5.8c with light rain.

www.waterfordcityweather.com

Feels wicked mild out as there's no breeze.

DellyBelly

Guffy wrote: »

Is there any chance Galway city will get a bit of snow to stick?

Doesn't look like it fortunately. Still will be bitterly cold though

flaneur

Looks like it’s gojng to be clear and cold with little perception at all if YR is to be believed.

George Sunsnow

pad199207 wrote: »

Interestingly temperature rising but DP dropping

Same here near Arklow co Wicklow
Air temp is steady at 1.3c
Dp down again to -1.5

Wet bulb 0.2c

100% cloudy

Oscar Bravo

Gerry murphy on RTE1 weather now.

Orchids

flaneur wrote: »

Looks like it’s gojng to be clear and cold with little perception at all if YR is to be believed.

Is YR forecasting snow anywhere in Ireland tonight/tomorrow? They're normally quite accurate but no mention of snow in any irish location I checked

davidsr20

Interesting RTÉ weather just now.

Rebelbrowser

davidsr20 wrote: »

Interesting RTÉ weather just now.

A little more info pls!

uck51js9zml2yt

davidsr20 wrote: »

Interesting RTÉ weather just now.

what did it say?

Speak Now

Is YR just automated from each model run. Can't see why they'd put as much effort into forecasting Ireland as Met Eireann does.

Some of those automated apps are terrible though. Had accu weather telling me it was snowing in Waterford last month! Can't even get realtime right!!

Snowbiee21

davidsr20 wrote: »

Interesting RTÉ weather just now.

What did it mention I missed it!

Oscar Bravo

the most interesting forecast i have watched in ages. bring it on!!

JCX BXC

Oscar Bravo wrote: »

the most interesting forecast i have watched in ages. bring it on!!

Wouldn't like to be in Dublin watching it though!

redsteveireland

DellyBelly wrote: »

Doesn't look like it unfortunately. Still will be bitterly cold though

Fixed that for you there, you're welcome.

davidsr20

Snowbiee21 wrote: »

What did it mention I missed it!

Mainly a central snow fest Connacht and midlands

q85dw7osi4lebg

Currently not a breath of air in Dunboyne. Smoke going straight up.

Danno

Snow from midnight in Connacht and western Leinster - sleet elsewhere, Sleet turning to snow in inland southeast after 3am.

George Sunsnow

Snowbiee21 wrote: »

What did it mention I missed it!

No change really sleet turning to snow in the orange warning counties away from the east coast between midnight and 3am
Significant falls 4 to 8cms locally higher

Kamili

JCX BXC wrote: »

Wouldn't like to be in Dublin watching it though!

That's why I didn't watch..

RobertKK

Some pics from the weather after the news:

mirrorwall14

How long does it normally take to go up online?
I'm torn between being excited and not being excited at all. 90m ASL, 30km inland in North Kildare. Will it be enough.......

Soccarboy11

Heavy rain just starting up here again in Cork. Sigh