Severe Winter Weather, Snow/Ice - Sun 25th Feb (Onwards) READ MOD NOTE POST #1

HighLine · 25-02-2018 07:29PM

And so it begins... streamers brewing off the coast of Scotland

TheDriver · 25-02-2018 07:30PM

pjohnson wrote: »

So buses with no red alert would still be off?

Buses don't run on red alert. Schools could still be open e.g. Boarding schools or walking or using normal public transport unless minister orders closure e.g. Ophelia

25-02-2018 07:32PM

what are we talking about here geeks, give it to me straight, is it or isn't it an event?? in the same way ophelia was?? can I get excited about this?

Kermit.de.frog · 25-02-2018 07:33PM

Edit: wrong thread!

Jimbob1977 · 25-02-2018 07:34PM

Limerick had a glorious day.

If you were looking out a window, you'd think you were in the South of France.

But then you realise you are in Limerick

Calibos · 25-02-2018 07:35PM

Beautiful day in Bray today and you'd swear it was a Summers day be the amount of people out on the Prom, the number of cars, traffic jam on the Strand Road and not a parking space to be found with cars parked on yellow lines back as far as the Sidmonton Road and Mainstreet. Either people know this is the last chance to get out for a while or people are blissfully unaware as to whats coming. I reckon its the later. I just did a huge shop in Tesco's. Enough to feed we 6 adults in the Family home for about 8 or 9 days. We are only 5 minutes walk from Bray Dunnes and Tesco Express. Its not fear of getting there to shop during the week, its to get some decent grub in for the week before the Panic buying starts on Tuesday and the shelves empty of anything decent. Talking to a few people in Tesco's who commented on my overloaded Trolley and tbh everyone is blissfully unaware and think this is another case of the recent NW snow showers that never made it over to the East. Even though I explained that this was different I still got skeptical eyes raised to heaven. Some people are going to be stuck with Rice Krispies for Dinner by next weekend

while I'll be dining on Sirloin Steak, Gravy Roasts, Stews, Italian Sausage Penne, Batter Cod, 1/2 Pound Burgers and then retiring to a roaring Log, Coal and Briquette Fire, going for a walk with my Snow Crampons on my feet or maybe even for a drive to survey the devastation with my Snowsock equipped car

I'm ready for the Epic Snow of 2018!! Are You??!!??

sdanseo · 25-02-2018 07:35PM

ECM delivering serious snow by Friday AM, before sending us a deep low of 970mb with a snow by mid morning retreating to north of a Dublin to Galway line and all rain nationwide by afternoon.

brookers · 25-02-2018 07:35PM

George Sunsnow wrote: »

Meanwhile my dogs today are blissfully unaware

lovely dogs

Colser · 25-02-2018 07:36PM

I was discussing the snow in 1947 with my dad earlier,he was 6 yrs old at the time and says he remembers coming down stairs one morning and the house was very dark because the snow had drifted up against the windows..he says the snow stayed on the ground for weeks..no running water or electricity back then and they had to walk a few miles to get spuds,turnips and bacon from relatives that had a farm and happened to be the nearest neighbours..we should be OK considering what we've got nowadays lol.

ZX7R · 25-02-2018 07:36PM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Vicious ECM from a snow and wind perspective

https://weather.us/model-charts/euro/ireland/significant-weather/20180302-0000z.html

Earlier than other models. Later Thursday and Friday. The snow clears Friday morning.

Met eireann forecast after the 6/1 news going for all snow on Thursday ending showers fri

firemansam4 · 25-02-2018 07:36PM

Feeling pretty envious here looking at the potential snow for the east coast. Im here in Donegal and it looks like we will get a slight dusting at best. Maybe potential on Friday if it doesn't turn to rain.

25-02-2018 07:36PM

Is there a chance public transport could be disrupted by Tuesday evening? I really don't want to get trapped in the office.

torres9kop · 25-02-2018 07:37PM

Heres costa del Sandymount today. Glorius but the wind wud knock the booolox outa ye!! Wonder what it will be like Wednesday

George Sunsnow · 25-02-2018 07:37PM

In summary,I’d expect from tonight’s 12z ECM to have my shed roof blown off but only into the 30ft drifts beside it but perhaps waiting and waiting for the snow to stop before trying to retrieve it

Kermit.de.frog · 25-02-2018 07:39PM

sdanseo wrote: »

ECM delivering serious snow by Friday AM, before sending us a deep low of 970mb with a snow by mid morning retreating to north of a Dublin to Galway line and all rain nationwide by afternoon.

The front clears before there is chance of rain

aisling86 · 25-02-2018 07:43PM

Was really hoping the rain wouldn't come so quickly after the snow....was hoping we would get the weekend playing in it!

Musicman2000 · 25-02-2018 07:48PM

aisling86 wrote: »

Was really hoping the rain wouldn't come so quickly after the snow....was hoping we would get the weekend playing in it!

I think you need to read the above again Aisling , the front moves through so quick it produces very little rain . You will be playing in snow drifts if that comes off

munsterlegend · 25-02-2018 07:48PM

aisling86 wrote: »

Was really hoping the rain wouldn't come so quickly after the snow....was hoping we would get the weekend playing in it!

I think Kermit answered that one for you!

sdanseo · 25-02-2018 07:48PM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

The front clears before there is chance of rain

Will the rapid temp rise not melt everything in sight pretty rapidly? How long does it take 50cm of snow to thaw at 3/4 degrees? :pac:

SleetAndSnow · 25-02-2018 07:50PM

after the slight warmth ECM seems to have everything get cold again, which looks good to me things are starting to work themselves out. This is still next friday though, everything could change

Chrongen · 25-02-2018 07:50PM

sdanseo wrote: »

If that's the case, those who don't like snow may wish to look away now.

40mm x 25x = 1 metre.
50mm x 25x = 1.25m
At sea level. :eek::eek::eek:

I'm late to the party. So is 30 cm expected in Dublin and when?

Is it supposed to snow in Dublin on Monday? Tuesday? This has probably been answered a dozen times but the thread is huge. Sorry.

aisling86 · 25-02-2018 07:50PM

Musicman2000 wrote:

I think you need to read the above again Aisling , the front moves through so quick it produces very little rain . You will be playing in snow drifts if that comes off

munsterlegend wrote:

I think Kermit answered that one for you!

Apologies, think I need to calm down...too much excitement!

snowstorm445 · 25-02-2018 07:51PM

Chrongen wrote: »

I'm late to the party. So is 30 cm expected in Dublin and when?

Is it supposed to snow in Dublin on Monday? Tuesday? This has probably been answered a dozen times but the thread is huge. Sorry.

Nothing more than the odd flurry tomorrow, action will really begin from midday onwards on Tuesday.

sdanseo · 25-02-2018 07:52PM

Chrongen wrote: »

I'm late to the party. So is 30 cm expected in Dublin and when?

Is it supposed to snow in Dublin on Monday? Tuesday? This has probably been answered a dozen times but the thread is huge. Sorry.

Kermit has handled those questions pretty well in his update, check first post it was edited a couple of hours ago.

GusGus · 25-02-2018 07:52PM

On a very serious note !! I’m due to fly into Dublin on Friday afternoon. Really important I get home . Does anyone think the airport will be effected ?

Danno · 25-02-2018 07:53PM

sdanseo wrote: »

Will the rapid temp rise not melt everything in sight pretty rapidly? How long does it take 50cm of snow to thaw at 3/4 degrees? :pac:

2cm per day

munsterlegend · 25-02-2018 07:53PM

aisling86 wrote: »

Apologies, think I need to calm down...too much excitement!

I'm just catching up myself now after the day. We were having a family day and I had virtually no reception where I was to check what's happening. Torture!

Chrongen · 25-02-2018 07:54PM

Deleted User wrote: »

So from what I can gather from the days we're certain will have snow (in Dublin), Thursday is likely to be the worst? I've some important things on in work on Wednesday that I can't really afford to skip, I live walking distance from my workplace though so I should be able to make it in ok. I've also stuff I'd like to do Thursday but can live with missing it if the weather is too severe to walk in!

Wait a minute. Is there a possibilities that the weather will be so bad that one can't walk in it? I understand driving being a big problem but is a blizzard predicted?

ANDREWMUFC · 25-02-2018 07:58PM

Sleet

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Reckless Abandonment · 25-02-2018 07:58PM

Daniel2590 wrote: »

There's a very good chance of delays if the low hitting us produces snow

Imagine moving a foot of snow from an area as big as the airport. Any idea how long that would Take? If it came to it.

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